Ofuro bath in newborns in the rooming-in center: An experience report

Abstract

Objective: To report the experience of the nursing staff of the rooming-in center of a maternity in Rio de Janeiro with regard to the use of the technique of ofuro bath, by associating the benefits of relaxation and humanized care already described in the literature. Method: This is an experience report of the introduction of a new relaxation technique for newborns. The team was sensitized and trained to use the technique and, subsequently, its members started to perform the care shares in the previously selected neonates. Results: The achieved results showed that, after a few minutes of immersion in the ofuro bucket, the newborns were quieter, thereby ceasing the weeping and falling into asleep during the bath. It was observed an improvement of suction and maintenance of the latch during the breastfeeding, since they become more relaxed after the use of the technique. Conclusion: This experience should be considered as enriching, because it allows the transformation of the care model, thereby favoring the comprehensive care of newborns.