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The benefits of skin-to-skin breastfeeding in the first month of life: a scoping review

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Resumo:Introduction: Breastfeeding is fundamental for both mom and baby, promoting their health. Immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth facilitates breastfeeding and brings significant benefits for both. Objective: Mapping the benefits of skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn in establishing breastfeeding during the first month of life. Materials and methods: A scoping review was carried out according to the principles of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Results: Five studies were included in this review after applying the defined selection process. The results suggest that skin-toskin contact positively benefits the success of breastfeeding in the first month of life. It is inferred that breastfeeding lasts longer, the longer skin-to-skin contact lasts. Socio-economic and emotional benefits are pointed out as a consequence of this practice. Conclusions: Skin-to-skin contact is a determining factor in the NB’s adaptation to life outside the womb. The importance of skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn is clear, promoting successful breastfeeding, strengthening the bond and facilitating the baby’s healthy development
Autores principais:Moniz, Xénia
Outros Autores:Carvalho, Silvia; Rei, Patrícia; Tavares, Márcio
Assunto:Pele-a-pele Amamentar Lactação Benefícios Vantagens. Skin to skin Breastfeeding Lactation Benefits Advantages.
Ano:2025
País:Portugal
Tipo de documento:artigo
Tipo de acesso:unknown
Instituição associada:Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Idioma:português
Origem:Cadernos de Saúde
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Resumo:Introduction: Breastfeeding is fundamental for both mom and baby, promoting their health. Immediate skin-to-skin contact after birth facilitates breastfeeding and brings significant benefits for both. Objective: Mapping the benefits of skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn in establishing breastfeeding during the first month of life. Materials and methods: A scoping review was carried out according to the principles of the Joanna Briggs Institute. Results: Five studies were included in this review after applying the defined selection process. The results suggest that skin-toskin contact positively benefits the success of breastfeeding in the first month of life. It is inferred that breastfeeding lasts longer, the longer skin-to-skin contact lasts. Socio-economic and emotional benefits are pointed out as a consequence of this practice. Conclusions: Skin-to-skin contact is a determining factor in the NB’s adaptation to life outside the womb. The importance of skin-to-skin contact between mother and newborn is clear, promoting successful breastfeeding, strengthening the bond and facilitating the baby’s healthy development