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Observations on maternal preference for rooming-in facilities

C Dharamraj, C G Sia, C M Kierney

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    Area of Science:

    • Maternal-infant bonding
    • Postpartum care practices
    • Pediatric nursing

    Background:

    • Rooming-in, where infants stay with mothers postpartum, is a common practice.
    • Understanding maternal preferences for infant proximity is crucial for optimizing postpartum care.
    • Existing rooming-in facilities may not meet the diverse needs of all mothers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess maternal preferences for infant rooming-in duration.
    • To compare rooming-in preferences between two distinct hospital populations.
    • To identify factors influencing mothers' decisions regarding rooming-in.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was administered to 1,000 mothers at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) and 435 mothers at Kings County Hospital (KCH).
    • Mothers were asked about their preference for infant feeding schedules versus rooming-in (daytime only or 24 hours).
    • Statistical analysis was used to compare preferences and identify associated factors.

    Main Results:

    • Approximately one-third of NSUH mothers preferred rooming-in, compared to three-quarters of KCH mothers.
    • KCH mothers showed a significantly higher preference for 24-hour rooming-in.
    • Factors like primiparity, Lamaze class attendance, and breastfeeding were associated with rooming-in at NSUH, but not KCH.

    Conclusions:

    • Maternal desire for rooming-in is not universal and varies significantly between populations.
    • Healthcare institutions should tailor rooming-in facilities to the specific needs of their patient demographics.
    • Demand for rooming-in may exceed current availability, and influencing factors differ across populations.

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