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Here are techniques passed down among mothers to avoid the phenomenon of baby mix-ups during childbirth. Expecting mothers, take note of these preparations for delivery!
Nowadays, in some large hospitals, there are identical identification bracelets with the names and birthdates of both the mother and the baby. Wearing these bracelets immediately after birth, mothers just need to match the two codes. However, recent cases of baby mix-ups have caused many parents to worry. Here are methods that many parents apply to prevent mix-ups.
Method to Avoid Baby Mix-up 1: Skin-to-Skin Contact
This method, long practiced by Western mothers, has recently gained popularity among Vietnamese mothers. Right after childbirth, the baby is placed directly on the mother's abdomen, with both mother and baby unclothed, practicing skin-to-skin contact. This approach is considered beneficial for both the mother and the baby. Not only does it help the baby maintain body temperature, resist infections, promote better growth and development, and shorten hospital stays, but it also stimulates the baby's digestive system. Additionally, it allows the child to feel love and bonding while helping the mother remember the baby's face and features, preventing mix-ups. If the mother is too tired to perform this, the father can also apply this method.
Skin-to-Skin Contact Method to Avoid Baby Mix-ups
Method to Avoid Baby Mix-up 2: Bring a Feather
Right after birth, minimal cleaning is done on the baby to avoid smudging the ink. Once the baby is with the mother, she should put a necklace with a pre-set code and a key around the baby's neck. The parents will keep this key.
Use a feather pen to write on the baby's foot to prevent mix-ups
Method to Avoid Baby Mix-up 3: Carefully examine every detail on the baby's body
This is the first thing mothers should do to understand their baby thoroughly and prevent potential mishaps.
Method to Avoid Baby Mix-up 4: Bring an extra bottle of nail polish to apply on the baby's fingernails and toenails
Many parents take extra precautions by collecting a few strands of their baby's hair, carefully bundling them to avoid mix-ups. This provides a tangible connection in case of confusion or a hunch that something is amiss, offering a basis to identify the child. Parents should also request the phone numbers of the mothers sharing the delivery room.
Bring a bottle of nail polish to avoid baby mix-ups
Method to Avoid Baby Mix-up 5: Capture an immediate photo of the baby when brought out with the father
However, because newborns often look very similar, capturing a full face might be challenging for identification. Parents can remove the baby's hat to examine the hair quantity and style. Remove the baby's foot covering, carefully observe its shape, and inspect the toenails. Alternatively, parents can identify unique features on the baby's body and take a photo. When the baby is reunited with the family, open the photo for a thorough comparison.
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