The Safety of Canadian Early Discharge Guidelines. Effects of Discharge Timing on Readmission in the First Year Post-discharge and Exclusive Breastfeeding to Four Months

Overview

Journal Can J Public Health

Publisher Springer Nature

Specialty Public Health

Date 2002 Apr 3

PMID 11925696

Citations 5

Authors

Sharon Yanicki

Paul Hasselback

Mark Sandilands

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Abstract

Background: Few studies have examined earlier discharge in relation to Canadian guidelines for earlier discharge and infant feeding. We addressed differences in readmission (1 year post-discharge) and exclusive breastfeeding (4 months) for newborns and mothers discharged within 48 hours compared to those with a longer hospital stay.

Method: A cohort of 1,357 vaginally delivered singleton normal newborns and their mothers (births between January 1, 1996 and March 31, 1997) were studied by linking five databases and a chart audit.

Results: Overall there were no differences in infant and maternal readmission or rates of exclusive breastfeeding.

Conclusion: Canadian guidelines for earlier discharge appear appropriate for vaginally delivered singleton normal newborns and their mothers with timely home visitation.

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