Table 3.
Comparison of breastfeeding behaviors, newborn temperature and third stage of labor between groups
| Items | Skin-to-skin contact group (n = 56) | Routine care group (n = 52) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| - Time to initiate breastfeeding (minute) | |||
| • (Mean ± SD) • Range |
2.41 ± 1.385 1–9 |
5.48 ± 5.704 1–19 |
< 0.001a |
| - Duration of first breastfeed(minute) | |||
| • (Mean ± SD) • Range |
23.07 ± 7.89 10–35 |
23.79 ± 8.22 10–25 |
0.64a |
| - Temperature of newborns (degree Celsius) | |||
| • (Mean ± SD) • Range |
37.33 ± 0.65 35.62–38.50 |
36.18 ± 0.99 33.5–38.1 |
< 0.001a |
| - Newborn hypothermia | |||
| • Yes • No |
1 (2%) 55 (98%) |
30 (58%) 22 (42%) |
< 0.000b |
| - Duration of third stage of labor (minute) | |||
| • (Mean ± SD) • Range |
6 ± 1.7 1–10 |
8.02 ± 3.6 1–20 |
< 0.001a |
aChi square test
bT test