International Journal of Nursing Research

Objective To explore the actual effect of birds nest care combined with touch in cesarean section newborns. Methods A total of 52 cesarean section newborns were selected and randomly divided into a reference group and an experimental group, 26 cases in each group. The reference group implemented birds nest care on the basis of routine care for cesarean section newborns, and the experimental group implemented birds nest care combined with touch technology. The two groups were compared in terms of defecation frequency, time required for meconium to turn yellow, sleep duration, height and weight 42 days after delivery, and anxiety scores of cesarean section mothers. Results Compared with the reference group, the experimental group was significantly better in terms of defecation frequency, time required for meconium to turn yellow, and sleep duration (P＜0.05); the growth and development indicators 42 days after delivery in the experimental group were also significantly better (P＜0.05); the anxiety scores of the experimental group mothers were significantly lower (P＜0.05). Conclusion The method of combining birds nest care and touch shows obvious advantages in the care of newborns born by cesarean section, which is worthy of in-depth promotion and practice.

Birds nest care; Touch; Cesarean section; Newborn; Growth and development