Pardon my ignorance, but what would be the risk of infection? I think as long as the babe's temp is ok and it hasn't been compromised in any way it doesn't really matter. As long as the parents are happy. I certainly wouldn't be bathing the baby if the parents were unable to participate, at any stage after the birth. A bath is a bath, I don't think we need guidelines or a rationale, surely? ( I seem to remember posts about this subject earlier in the year, am I right?)
Sally ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nicole Carver" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "ozmid" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:50 PM > Dear fellow list members, > > What is your practice regarding the timing of the first bath, in a hospital > setting? One of my colleagues is re-examining our current practice of > delaying the first bath until approx 24hrs, and after babe's temp is > confirmed to be normal. We are keen to know the rationale for other > midwives' practice, including it's impact on the infant's temperature and > risk of infection. > > Your input would be most appreciated. > > Nicole Carver. > > > -- > This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. > Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
