Background: The breast crawl technique is a remarkable method that reduces maternal and
neonatal morbidity as well as mortality. Aim of the study: The current study aimed to investigate
the effect of breast crawl technique during third stage of labor on maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Study design: A Quasi-experimental research design. Study setting: This study was conducted at
labor unit of Obstetrics and Gynecology Department affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Study
sample: A purposive sample of 130 parturient women divided equally into study group (65) and
control group (65). Tools of data collection: Five tools were used: I) A structured interviewing
questionnaire, II) Maternal clinical assessment sheet, III) Neonatal clinical assessment sheet, IV)
Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale and V) Maternal satisfaction regarding breast crawl technique.
Results: The mean duration of third stage of labor was shorter in study group15.03 ± 7.16 minutes
than control group 21.45 ± 8.23 minutes (p≤0.001), significantly decreased mean of blood loss
among the study group 255.23 ± 21.80 ml compared to 320 ± 38.87 ml of the control group
(p≤0.05). Also, indicated that the mean score of immediate initiation of breastfeeding, infant
breastfeeding competence and mother-to-infant bonding was significantly higher in study group
compared to control group (p≤0.05 and p≤0.001) and more than two thirds of women in study group
had high satisfaction regarding breast crawl technique. |
