Survey results Nov 2014-revision 4-7-2015
Second Skin Swaddle User Survey Results from
14 nurses and 600 moms
August 2013 thru October 2014
(Questions with Nurses Comments)-Carolina Health care Union
| Yes | No | Not Sure | |
| 1. The complete enclosure of the Second Skin Swaddle and the Skin to Skin Contact helped to stabilize the baby’s temperature and blood sugar after delivery and in postpartum? | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| >The baby’s transitioned very well when skin to skin with mom. | |||
| >By maintaining normal body temperature blood sugars are stabilized. | |||
| >I could tell my babies that may be considered “at risk” stabilized better with skin to skin. | |||
| 2. That the complete enclosure and flexibility of the Swaddle was a benefit during the Breast Crawl? | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| >Baby was not confined. | |||
| 3. An increase in the duration of Moms holding their baby Skin-to-Skin during the first two hours of life and throughout their mothers’ postpartum care. | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| >Mothers enjoy the hands free and the closeness this provides. | |||
| >Have had occasional mother that did skin to skin swaddle but then they were ready to get the baby off them after 1 hour. | |||
| >Yes because it is more comfortable than holding neonate without second skin. | |||
| >Most definitely. | |||
| 4. An increase in Breastfeeding and Exclusive Breastfeeding? | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| >Mothers found it easier to provide closeness and privacy during feeding. | |||
| 5. A decrease in the stress of Mom because of the discretion and security offered when wearing the Second Skin Swaddle? | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| >Mom loves it. | |||
| >Moms feel like the baby is more secure. | |||
| >Moms were very excited to be the first person to hold their baby. | |||
| 6. That the baby was secure and warm when using Swaddle in the OR? | 5 | 0 | 9 |
| >Haven’t been present when used in the OR. | |||
| >It is a little more awkward using in the OR because of mom laying flat but they enjoy holding their baby skin to skin in the OR. | |||
| 7. That the mothers were more comfortable when using the Swaddle in L& D? | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 8. That the mothers were more comfortable when using the Swaddle in OR? | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| 9. That the mothers were more comfortable when using the Swaddle in Postpartum? | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| >Positive comments were overheard by mothers especially when door could open unexpectedly. | |||
| >Mothers had nothing but positive responses about swaddle. | |||
| >Not on postpartum so I don’t know if they continued or not. | |||
| 10. Did you find the Second Skin Swaddle easy to use? | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| >Great product. | |||
| >One nurse demonstrated stated was very comfortable and easy to use. | |||
| 11. Did the Moms find the Second Skin Swaddle easy to use? | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| >The only slightly confusing thing is how the seam goes down the middle, but otherwise easy. | |||
| 12. That there were any falls or SUPC incidents, during the use of the Swaddle? | 0 | 11 | 3 |
