Kirsch, M.
Tensions surrounding the introduction of an innovative technique
- 2025.
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As part of a study day organized by the Groupe interdisciplinaire de périnatalité (GiP) (Interdisciplinary Perinatal Group) on the theme of “the inevitable transition of obstetric and pediatric practices,” video-recorded testimonies from health care professionals were collected. Intact cord resuscitation served as an illustration of a practice in transition, as a paradigm—among many others—of a new way of working together, both technically and humanly speaking, involving all professionals present in the delivery room. The wealth of feedback received from these professionals, whether in training or already experienced in intact cord resuscitation, fueled the discussions during the study day. These debates raised questions about each person’s role, knowledge of the other’s profession, and solidarity among caregivers. It seemed important to us to keep a record of their spontaneous, clear-sighted, and humble accounts—not only of the difficulties associated with changing practices, but also of their hopes to give fresh impetus to interdisciplinarity. At the heart of every respondent’s reflections was care for, and respect toward, the unborn child and their parents.