Maternity advice survey: Sleeping position in Eastern Europe

Abstract

Aim - To identify hospitals in Eastern Europe promoting front infant sleeping position. Methods - Questionnaires were distributed to maternity units in 22 countries during July to November 1999. Results - A total of 489 hospitals in 20 countries responded. Preferred position in normal care units was back (26.6%), front (1.8%), side (65%), or combination/none (6.6%). Corresponding recommendations at discharge were 17.4%, 3.5%, 73%, and 6.1%.