Maternal Schizophrenia, Skin-to-Skin Contact, and Infant Feeding Initiation.

Clare L TaylorHilary K BrownNatasha R SaundersLucy C BarkerSimon ChenEyal CohenCindy-Lee DennisJoel G RaySimone N Vigod

Published in: Schizophrenia bulletin (2021)

Reduced maternal-infant skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding initiation immediately after birth may significantly impact maternal-child bonding and the establishment breastfeeding in this population. Mothers with schizophrenia may require individualized support to promote these WHO recommended hospital practices in the early post-natal period.

Keyphrases

soft tissue
wound healing
bipolar disorder
birth weight
pregnancy outcomes
healthcare
primary care
gestational age
mental health
pregnant women
physical activity
preterm birth
acute care