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January 1, 2026Danish Medical JournalOpen Access

Reducing mother-infant separation through early skin-to-skin care in a neonatal intensive care unit setting

Anna Elisabet Lewis Anita Vendelbo Ea Bogø Mia Ortved Bjerager Bo Mølholm Hansen

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Increased skin-to-skin care significantly reduces the incidence of mother-infant separation in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Improved attachment between mother and infant is observed with early skin-to-skin contact, enhancing parental bonding.
Observation of neonatal units shows that integrating skin-to-skin care in routine practice can promote better health outcomes for infants.
Highlights the importance of neonatal care strategies, noting that further research may enhance these benefits for families.

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Observational analysis shows reduced mother-infant separation in neonates through early skin-to-skin care, suggesting improved bonding.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69a75d7ec6e9836116a2797d https://doi.org/10.61409/a04250314

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