Hi all,

I haven't seen this mentioned so thought I'd share.

Suzie Heaton
Australia

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing
Volume 37 Issue 3 Page 274-281, May/June 2008
To cite this article: Christine A. Ateah, Kathy J. Hamelin (2008) Maternal
Bedsharing Practices, Experiences, and Awareness of Risks
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, & Neonatal Nursing 37 (3) , 274-281
doi:10.1111/j.1552-6909.2008.00242.x

Abstract
Maternal Bedsharing Practices, Experiences, and Awareness of Risks
Christine A. Ateah11RN, PhD, is an associate professor in the Faculty of
Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, CanadaChristine A.
Ateah, RN, PhD, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg,
Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2.
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Kathy J. Hamelin22RN, MN, is a clinical nurse specialist in the Health
Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
1RN, PhD, is an associate professor in the Faculty of Nursing, University of
Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
2RN, MN, is a clinical nurse specialist in the Health Sciences Centre,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Christine A. Ateah, RN, PhD, Faculty of Nursing, University of Manitoba,
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3T 2N2.
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ABSTRACT

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to determine mothers'
practices and experiences of bedsharing with their infants and also to
determine their knowledge of the risks.
Design: A self-report questionnaire was mailed to 1,122 mothers of infants.
Setting: Manitoba, Canada.
Participants: The participants in this study were the mothers of infants
aged 3 months whose contact information was obtained through the Manitoba
Health Information Privacy Committee.
Main Outcome Measure: Maternal-infant bedsharing practices and maternal
knowledge of risks.
Results: There were 293 completed questionnaires received (26% return rate).
Key findings suggest that although 89% of participants agreed that sleeping
with one's baby has some risks associated with it, 72% reported that they
bedshared with their baby on either a regular or an occasional basis.
Mothers who breastfed were twice as likely to have bedshared. Approximately
13% of respondents who had bedshared reported an experience(s) with
bedsharing in which they had rolled onto or partway onto their infant.
Conclusions: Although the majority of participants agreed that bedsharing
had risks for infants, almost three quarters of respondents reported
bedsharing on a regular or an occasional basis. Reports by respondents of
rolling onto or partway onto their infants support the conclusion that
health care professionals should promote safe sleeping environments that
include a separate sleep surface for infants.

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