Several studies have focused on neonatal maternal separation (MS) to investigate
behavioural and neuroendocrine reactions to lack of contact, but only a few have focused on …

For thousands of years, various spiritual traditions and social activists have appealed to
humans to adopt compassionate ways of living to address the suffering of life. Yet, along …

It is well documented that the stress of separation of mother and baby can lead to short-term
physiological instability as well as neurological, sociological or psychological consequences …

Aim This review identifies interventions involving the fathers of preterm infants that have
been tested in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). It examines their effects on the fathers …

Problem Preterm birth is a stressful event. Paternal experiences of having a preterm infant
indicate a need for tailored support. However, it is unclear which interventions work best …

In this fully revised new edition, Father-Daughter Relationships: Contemporary Research
and Issues summarises and analyses the most relevant research regarding father-daughter …

Objective This research was conducted to evaluate the effects of gentle human touch (GHT)
on pain, comfort, and physiologic parameters in preterm infants during heel lancing. Method …

Abstract Aim and Objectives To explore fathers' views and experiences of providing
Kangaroo Care (KC) to their baby cared for in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) …

Background There is a dearth of knowledge regarding the specific factors associated with
emotional closeness in parents with an infant in the NICU. Aim To determine if parental …

Background: Premature infants and their parents experience significant stress related to
separation and lifesaving procedures. While evidence suggests that skin-to-skin contact …