Unlocking the Benefits of Skin-to-Skin Contact Essay

Assignment Question

Review the current WHO recommendations regarding skin to skin: WHO Recommendations on skin to skin contact and breastfeedingopens in new window WHO Recommendations on skin to skin for small and preterm babiesopens in new window You will write a 1000 word essay, using at least 3 scholarly articles and/or RNAO BPG to address the following questions: Define Skin to Skin Contact. How would you answer your patient’s question regarding whether or not skin to skin contact is important for her baby? What are the benefits for her baby, including factors that encourage the implementation of skin-to-skin contact? Identify the barriers of skin-to-skin contact, factors that decrease the likelihood of implementing skin to skin contact in the Maternal Child Setting. Identify one concept regarding breastfeeding and Skin to Skin Contact that is poorly misunderstood – how would you explain this (in laymen’s terms) to a new mother and family? What further research is required? Due on Oct 10, 2023 11:59 PM Attachments APA Example.pages (628.14 KB) Download All Files Hide Rubrics Rubric Name: Skin-to-Skin – Mat Child Assignment Print Criteria Met Unmet Clearly addresses the topi and it’s relevance to Skin-to-Skin Contact and nursing practice. Critically analyzes at least one area where further research is required Provides an analysis of the importance of Skin to Skin Contact and provides relevant supports/recommendations Utilizes a minimum of 3 scholarly articles &/or RNAO BPG’s Follows instructions for the assignment Applies principles of APA formatting throughout the assignment.