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[Rooming-in as a space for maternal and professional care]
Diva Thereza Dos Santos Pilotto1, Octavio Muniz da Costa Vargens, Jane Márcia Progianti
1Faculdade de Enfermagem, Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, RJ.
Rooming-in provides an ideal environment for maternal care, supporting the mother-infant bond. Nursing care is crucial in assisting mothers through primary maternal preoccupation during this period.
Area of Science:
- Maternal and Child Health
- Psychology
- Nursing
Context:
- Rooming-in care models in Brazilian maternity hospitals.
- Theoretical framework based on Winnicott's psychoanalytic theories.
- Focus on the postpartum period and early infant-mother interaction.
Purpose:
- To explore the concept of maternal care within the Rooming-in setting.
- To analyze the psychological state of primary maternal preoccupation.
- To highlight the role of nursing in supporting maternal-infant bonding.
Summary:
- Rooming-in facilitates a conducive environment for maternal care and the development of the mother-child relationship.
- The study examines primary maternal preoccupation, a heightened mental state during pregnancy and childbirth.
- Nursing care is identified as vital for supporting mothers during this unique psychological phase.
Impact:
- Offers insights into optimizing maternal-infant bonding in Rooming-in settings.
- Emphasizes the importance of psychological support for new mothers.
- Informs healthcare practices regarding maternal and infant care in maternity hospitals.
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