What is the main benefit of uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact between a healthy newborn and mother soon after birth?
Correct answer: B. It supports temperature control and early breastfeeding
- A. It prevents every form of newborn infection
- B. It supports temperature control and early breastfeeding
- C. It replaces the need for newborn assessment
- D. It guarantees that the newborn will sleep quietly
Explanation
Skin-to-skin contact supports thermal stability, bonding and early initiation of breastfeeding, including the newborn's innate feeding behaviours. It does not replace routine assessment or guarantee prevention of infection or crying.
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