Cuddling baby eases Post-Birth stitching pain, study finds

NCT ID NCT07471724

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looked at whether holding a baby skin-to-skin or cheek-to-cheek can help control pain during and after episiotomy repair (stitches after birth). 155 healthy new mothers were randomly assigned to skin-to-skin contact, cheek contact, or standard care. Results showed that both types of contact may reduce pain and improve breastfeeding, offering a simple, drug-free way to support mothers after delivery.

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Locations

  • Ege University

    Izmir, İmbatlı Mah, 35400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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