Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

PLASTIC CORD CLAMP: DOES IT AFFECT PROPER POSITIONING OF BREAST FEEDING

Dr Jagmohan Shrivastava, Dr Akash Shrivastava

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The aim of present study is to determine the appropriateness of east feeding position in presence of commercial plastic cord clamp in healthy term neonates. The present study was conducted in shrivastava clinic, chhindwara Madhya Pradesh. Over a period of 10 months. 100 term healthy appropriate for gestational age inborn neonates were randomly divided into 2 groups (50 babies in each group) in the postnatal ward group A (neonates with umbilical cord ligated with plastic cord clamp) and group B (neonates with umbilical cord ligated with autoclaved thread) were observed and assessed for proper positioning using 4 points standard objective validated criteria during east feeding. The maternal satisfaction score was also evaluated using 6 point validated questionnaire. Results: Neonates in both the groups A and B were comparable as far as their birth weight, gestation, mode of delivery, gender and Apgar scores were concerned. On evaluation of mother’s satisfaction score, the commercially available plastic cord clamp was affecting the daily clothing and unclothing activities of the baby (p=0.005) with more maternal concern about plastic cord clamp (p=0.005).Conclusion: The present study concludes that the mothers have a very good knowledge and neutral attitudes toward east feeding. Our findings also show that the level of exclusive east feeding was low among Indian mothers. Thus, it is important to provide prenatal education to mothers and fathers on east feeding. We also recommend strengthening the public health education campaigns to promote east feeding. Breastfeeding is of prime importance for survival and optimal neurodevelopment of the new–born. It’s important to provide prenatal education to mothers and fathers on east feeding. Also recommend strengthening the public health education campaigns to promote importance of east feeding.

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DR JAGMOHAN SHRIVASTAVA, DR AKASH SHRIVASTAVA, PLASTIC CORD CLAMP: DOES IT AFFECT PROPER POSITIONING OF BREAST FEEDING, INDIAN JOURNAL OF APPLIED RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-4 | April-2018

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