Effects of skin-to-skin contact between mothers and newborns after birth
Department of Nurse-Midwifery and Women Health Graduate Institute of Nurse-Nurse-Midwifery
This study tests if daily skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their newborns for an hour can improve sleep quality, maternal confidence, and bonding in the first month after birth.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 108 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Jen-Ai Hospital Institutional Review Board Industry-sponsored |
| Locations | 1 site (Taichung) |
| Trial ID | NCT06781307 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their newborns during the first month after delivery. It involves a quasi-experimental design where participants are randomly assigned to either an experimental group, receiving daily skin-to-skin contact for one hour, or a control group. The study measures outcomes related to sleep quality, maternal confidence, and mother-infant bonding using validated scales at baseline and one month postpartum. The goal is to assess both short-term and long-term benefits of this practice on maternal and infant health.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are primiparous women who have had a low-risk vaginal delivery of a full-term newborn.
Not a fit: Patients whose newborns require transfer to a sick nursery after birth will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance maternal confidence and improve bonding and sleep quality for both mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes associated with skin-to-skin contact, indicating that this approach is supported by existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Vaginal delivery to primiparous women 2. Full-term delivery over 37 weeks 3. The pregnancy and delivery process are low-risk cases 4. Can listen, listen, read and write Chinese 5. Agree to participate in this study 6. No mental condition 7. The newborn's vital signs are stable after birth 8. The body appearance is normal after birth and there are no other complications. 9. Can be discharged from hospital together with mother Exclusion Criteria: (1)Transfer of newborn to sick nursery after birth
Where this trial is running
Taichung
- Jung Ti — Taichung, Taiwan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: rong ti chen, marster
- Email: 1509744@cch.org.tw
- Phone: 04-8381456
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.