Skin-to-Skin Holding in Relation to White Matter Microstructure in Infants Born Preterm

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Katherine E. Travis · Cornell University

Molly F. Lazarus · Cornell University

Melissa Scala · Stanford University

Virginia A. Marchman · Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Lisa Bruckert · Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Rocío Velasco Poblaciones · Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Sarah E. Dubner

Abstract

Skin-to-skin care was associated with neonatal white matter microstructure in specific frontolimbic tracts. Limitations include the retrospective design and single-center setting. Future studies should consider how early caregiving experiences, such as skin-to-skin care, may influence brain development in preterm infants.

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Infant Development and Preterm Care Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Neonatal skin health care

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Published in: Neurology

Volume 105, Issue 8, pp. e214138-e214138

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000214138

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Skin-to-Skin Holding in Relation to White Matter Microstructure in Infants Born Preterm

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