Introduction: Rooming-in at the maternity ward allows mothers and their newborns to stay
together continuously, 24 hours a day. Rooming-in is associated with the establishment of
breastfeeding and is an important factor in its continuation. Purpose: To research and
systematically review the literature on rooming-in in relation to breastfeeding, with the aim
of raising awareness among mothers and healthcare professionals about the importance of
this practice in promoting successful breastfeeding. Methods: In this thesis, a descriptive
research approach was used with a systematic review of foreign professional and scientific
literature. The literature search covered the time frame from 2014 to 2024. The databases
used for the search included ScienceDirect, Medline, PubMed, and CINAHL. The literature
was collected using the diagram PRISMA, and the selected sources were assessed for quality
based on the hierarchy of evidence. Results: The final literature review included seven
sources. The results show that rooming-in is an important practice that enables continuous
contact between mother and newborn, which has a positive impact on the initiation and
continuation of breastfeeding. Encouragement and support for rooming-in by healthcare
professionals is crucial for successful breastfeeding. Discussion and conclusion: In addition
to its impact on the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, the practice of rooming-in
allows for quicker recognition of hunger cues, leading to more frequent breastfeeding, which
helps maintain an adequate milk supply. For breastfeeding to remain successful in the long
term, it is important to establish it already in the maternity ward. Healthcare professionals
play a key role in this process. Their attitudes toward rooming-in vary and depend on their
experience and knowledge. It can be concluded that rooming-in is an essential part of
postpartum care in the maternity ward.
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