Skin-to-skin contact for the prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant after birth is recommended to promote breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding. However, its impact on the incidence of neonatal hypoglycaemia is unknown. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess this.

Methods

Published randomised control trials (RCTs), quasi-RCTs, non-randomised studies of interventions, cohort, or case-control studies with an intervention of skin-to-skin care compared to other treatment were included without language or date restrictions. The primary outcome was neonatal hypoglycaemia (study-defined). We searched 4 databases and 4 trial registries from inception to May 12^th, 2023. Quality of studies was assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias 1 or Effective Public Health

SUBMITTER: Lord LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10590034 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature