Profiling non-nutritive sucking skills in full-term and preterm neonates
Abstract Background Non-nutritive sucking (NNS) is a reflex in neonates where they suck on objects without receiving food. It aids in oral development and self-regulation. Preterm birth can affect NNS and feeding. Based on current guidelines, early evaluation is crucial for identifying any delay in...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-12-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00550-9 |