Early human development
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Early human development · Apr 2014
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialDoes skin-to-skin contact reduce stress during diaper change in preterm infants?
Skin-to-skin contact reduces pain response in preterm infants subjected to minor painful procedures, such as heel lance. Diaper change is a procedure performed several times daily in hospitalized preterm infants. Routine care giving tasks such as diaper change may be stressful for the infant. ⋯ Diaper change is a stressful procedure for preterm infants and may be ameliorated by skin-to-skin contact.