The neonatal period is critical for brain development and determinant for long-term brain
trajectory. Yet, this time concurs with a sensitivity and risk for numerous brain injuries …

Early-life stress during critical periods of brain development can have long-term effects on
physical and mental health. Oxytocin is a critical social regulator and anti-inflammatory …

Hospitalized preterm infants are exposed to stressful stimuli and early parental separation,
which can undermine their long-term development and mother-infant bonding. Family …

Premature birth places considerable demands on preterm infants and their families. Most of
these infants are treated on a neonatal intensive care unit immediately after birth, leading to …

The birth of a child alters family dynamics and can be stressful for parents, especially in the
case of prematurity. This article carried out a systematic review on interventions in parents to …

Objective To identify interventions to reduce parental stress and increase readiness of
parents to care for their preterm baby. Methods This scoping review was conducted …

Background: Familial involvement in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) reduces
parental stress and strengthens parental-infant bonding. However, parents often face …

Aim Postpartum depression is prevalent worldwide and seriously endangers maternal and
child health. Previous studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of psychological and …

To properly address caregiver mental health in NICU settings, clinical and administrative
teams must work together to ensure seamless service provision. Systems that facilitate the …

Over the past decades, music therapy in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) has been
proven effective in physiological and psychological outcomes, including sucking, behaviour …