Campaign at the Regional Hospital of Tapajós Encourages Safe Practices for the Comfort of Newborns
Mothers received guidance and learned techniques such as the Kangaroo Method for welcoming their babies
The Regional Hospital of Tapajós (HRT), in Itaituba, southwest of Pará, held an event on Thursday (28) aimed at mothers of newborns hospitalized in the unit. The initiative is part of "Calm Safely: No Pacifier Glove," in partnership with the Nutrition, Humanization, Permanent Education Center (NEP), and Patient Quality and Safety Center (NQSP).
The activity focused on reducing and eliminating the use of glove pacifiers in neonatal units, a practice considered risky for babies. The proposal was to present safe alternatives, based on scientific evidence, to promote the comfort of newborns.
The Nursing Coordinator of HRT, Andresa Cardoso, responsible for the project, emphasized the importance of guidance. "The goal is to provide mothers with safe options to calm their children, without resorting to glove or silicone pacifiers, which can pose health risks to the baby," she stressed.
The event also featured the participation of speech therapist Abida Guimarães, who shared knowledge about the oral development of newborns.
Among the participants was mother Adrilene Ferreira Silva, who praised the initiative. "I didn't know that the glove pacifier could pose risks. I learned safe techniques to calm my baby and also the Kangaroo Method, which strengthens the bond and brings comfort," she stated.
The meeting brought together mothers, nurses, and nursing technicians from the neonatal and pediatric ICUs. The program is part of the hospital's commitment to combine quality, humanization, and safety in the care provided.
The Regional Hospital of Tapajós has 10 neonatal ICU beds, 5 Kangaroo Unit beds – aimed at the care of premature infants and high-risk pregnant women – as well as a room for collecting breast milk, strengthening the support network for women's and children's health in the interior of the State.
Sammya Ferreira - Ascom/HRT
