A birthing unit has a new manager who plans to implement policies to facilitate family bonding after birth. Which of the following possible policies would be most helpful?
(Select all that apply.)
A.
Allow 3-4 hours of uninterrupted family time after birth.
B.
Delay noncritical procedures during the initial family time.
C.
Encourage and support breastfeeding practices.
D.
Have a designated discharge teaching nurse visit the family.
E.
Initiate primary nursing to provide continuity of care.
ANS: A, B, C, E
Nursing units can be designed with policies that promote family bonding. Some activities that promote attachment include providing time in the first few hours after birth for privacy and time for the new family to get to know each other; delaying noncritical actions during the first few hours of life; teaching, encouraging, and supporting breastfeeding; and providing continuity of care through models of nursing such as primary care. Having a designated discharge teaching nurse will facilitate consistent teaching but is not as important in promoting attachment and bonding.
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