Abstrakt

Advancing in the Humanization of Care to the Pregnant and the NewBorn: Skin to skin in Caesarean section

Silvia Evora Lebrero, Estefania Rapapport Martin, Marta Bustos Sepulveda and Maria del Mar Garcia

The current scientific evidence and new knowledge show us that in the new-born healthy and vigorous term, excessive interventionism should be avoided, without, therefore, guarantee the quality of care and safety in the new-born and his mother. Precocious skin to skin contact is a practice with many benefits for the new-born and his mother, but not free of risk, so it must be carried out by professionals who are knowledgeable about the risk factors and highly qualified in their attendance in case of occurrence of unexpected situations. Concepts and assistance in the field of obstetrics, since about a decade ago. Models were spread and implemented to change opinions and practices on assistance. The humanization of childbirth assistance reflects from health professionals, particularly about pregnant women and families. Humanized assistance would lead to some important human development Characteristics such as sensitivity, respect, and dignity which create an atmosphere of embrace. Institutional practices that break from women’s conventional isolation.