SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT INDICATOR (WITHIN ONE HOUR)
An indication of whether skin to skin contact was made between mother and baby following Labour and Delivery.
Format / Length
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Description
SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT INDICATOR (WITHIN ONE HOUR) is the same as attribute
SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT INDICATOR.
SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT INDICATOR (WITHIN ONE HOUR) is where skin to skin contact was made between mother and baby following Labour and Delivery, within one hour of Delivery of the baby.
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Y |
Yes - skin to skin contact was made between mother and baby following
Labour and Delivery
|
| N |
No - skin to skin contact was not made between mother and baby following
Labour and Delivery
|
Also Known As
This Data Element is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Formerly | SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT WITHIN ONE HOUR |
| Plural | SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT INDICATORS (WITHIN ONE HOUR) |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Data Set | Maternity Services Data Set | references in description SKIN TO SKIN CONTACT INDICATOR (WITHIN ONE HOUR) |