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Assessment and Evaluation of the High Risk Neonate: The NICU Network Neurobehavioral Scale

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Care Through the Newborn's Eyes.

Kim Francis¹, Lori Pugsley

¹Newborn Family Unit, The Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.

The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing

|January 27, 2018

Summary

Separating mothers and infants after birth is common but not supported by evidence. Nonseparation benefits newborns by promoting attachment, regulation, and overall well-being, essential for infant care.

Area of Science:

Neonatal care
Maternal-infant bonding
Evidence-based practice

Background:

Hospital separation of mothers and infants post-birth is a widespread practice.
This standard procedure lacks a strong evidence base to support its routine implementation.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the benefits of nonseparation strategies for mothers and infants immediately after birth.
To advocate for a shift in clinical practice towards evidence-based nonseparation models.

Main Methods:

Review of existing evidence supporting nonseparation.
Analysis of the impact of nonseparation on infant outcomes.

Main Results:

Nonseparation promotes crucial infant development, including attachment, physiological regulation, and nutrition.

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Evidence strongly supports nonseparation for managing infant stress and pain.

Conclusions:

Nonseparation is essential for optimal newborn care, directly benefiting infant attachment and regulation.
Clinical practices should align with evidence, prioritizing the infant's perspective and well-being.