Articles of interest
Anderson, G.C.; McBride, M.R.; Dahm, J; Ellis, M.K. & Vidyasagar, D.
(1982). Development of sucking in term infants from birth to four hours
postbirth. Research in Nursing and Health, 5, 21-27.
Found peak sucking pressures at approximately 1 1/2 hours after birth and
then declining.
Righard, L. & Alade, M. O. (1990). Effect of delivery room routines on
success of first breast-feed. The Lancet, 336, 1105-1107.
Discusses the impact of separation on BF and contact on BF. Noted that
most of study babies sought active suckling within first 30-50 minutes of
age.
Widstrom, A.M. et al. (1990). Short-term effects of early suckling and
touch of the nipple on maternal behavior. Early Human Development, 21,
153-163.
Of the contact group, only 6 of 32 nursed in first 1/2 hour.
Widstrom A. M. et al. (1987). Gastric suction in healthy newborn infants:
effects on circulation and feeding behavior. Acta Paediatr. Scand. 76,
566-572.
Describes initial alert period and then deep sleep for 8 hours.
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