Which are nursing measures that can promote parent-infant bonding and attachment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Provide comfort and ample time for rest.
b. Keep the baby wrapped to avoid cold stress.
c. Position the infant face to face with the mother.
d. Point out the characteristics of the infant in a positive way.
e. Limit the amount of modeling so the mother doesn't feel insecure.
ANS: A, C, D
Provide comfort and ample time for rest, because the mother must replenish her energy and be relatively free of discomfort before she can progress to initiating care of the infant. Position the infant in an en face position and discuss the infant's ability to see the parent's face. Face to face and eye to eye contact is a first step in establishing mutual interaction between the infant and parent. Point out the characteristics of the infant in a positive way: "She has such pretty little hands and beautiful eyes." The baby should be kept warm, but parents should be assisted to unwrap the baby (keeping or rewrapping the body part not being inspected) to inspect the toes, fingers, and body. The nurse should model behaviors by holding the infant close, making eye contact with the infant, and speaking in high-pitched, soothing tones.
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