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 |