What maternity unit policies promote postpartal family wellness and shared parenting? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply

Question

1. Mother–baby care or couplet care on the postpartum unit
2. Skin-to-skin contact between the mother and baby and the father and baby
3. Newborn kept in the nursery to allow mother to rest between feedings
4. Self-demand feeding schedule for both breastfed and bottle-fed infants
5. Limited visiting hours for the father so that the mother can sleep as needed

Answer 1

1,2,4
Rationale 1: Family-centered care permits the family to learn to care for and bond with the infant.
Rationale 2: Early skin-to-skin contact between the parents and the baby produces positive effects on breastfeeding and attachment.
Rationale 3: The newborn should be in a crib near the mother's bed so that she can easily see him.
Rationale 4: The mother–baby unit is conducive to a self-demand feeding schedule, and promotes familiarity with the infant's needs.
Rationale 5: Unlimited visiting hours for the father allow opportunities to hold and care for the child and promote paternal self-confidence and attachment.