Early Skin-to-skin Contact Clinical Trial
Official title:
Pilot Study: Sectio Bonding/Early Skin-to-skin Contact (SSC) After Caesarean Section
In the past decades frequency of cesarean section was increasing. Bonding or early
skin-to-skin contact (SSC) starts ideally straight after birth. After vaginal delivery
bonding/early SSC is already well-established. After cesarean section this important process
starts after termination of operation. A Cochran review analyzed randomized studies and
shows positive effects of early SSC. Possible concerns to adopt bonding in the operating
room are beside organizational ones (change of established processes) also a different
ambiance in the operating room (temperature, light, noise). In a prospective randomized
trial, early SSC after cesarean section should be analyzed.
Hypothesis
Mothers, who have the chance to bond immediately after birth in the operating room, have
lower cortisol, chromogranin A and alpha amylase levels as well as higher oxytocin levels.
Adaptation of the newborn is within the normal range. Early bonding has a further positive
effect on breast feeding, maternal pain processing and mental health.
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Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Health Services Research
| Status | Clinical Trial | Phase | |
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| Not yet recruiting |
NCT05655104 -
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