Edmond K: (Ghana study)
which clearly showed for the first time in the world, that ensuring initiation of breastfeeding within 1 hour could cut 22% all neonatal mortality, (Pediatrics, 2006)
FIRST STAGE OF LABOUR: * NOT IN ACTIVE LABOUR
when cervix dilated 0-3 cm and contractions are weak, less than 2 in 10 minutes.
* IN ACTIVE LABOURwhen cervix dilated 4 cm or more.
SECOND STAGE OF LABOUR:deliver the baby and give immediate newborn care
THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR: deliver the placenta
FOURTH STAGE OF LABOUR:which includes putting the baby to breast after birth and ensuring the intake of colostrum by the neonate.
Nils Bergman:“Protect the environment
(keeping mother and baby together),and
the behavior (breastfeeding) will follow.”
New interpretation:“Place babies in skin-to-skin contact with their
mothers immediately following birth for at
least an hour and encourage mothers to
recognize when their babies are ready to
breastfeed, offering help if needed.”
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