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Early discharge: the effects of early discharge from hospital on the attachment and nurturing processes of mothers and their babies

Abstract:

Following overseas trends, the concept of shorter stays in hospital after childbirth (early discharge) has become the subject of study as to its popularity, workability, advantages and disadvantages. Kilgour 91990) defines early discharge as a planned event, occurring from six hours after normal childbirth. Overseas studies reveal that the advantages of planned early discharge far outweigh the disadvantages but to date, very little local research has been done.

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