Profiling non-nutritive sucking skills in full-term and preterm neonates

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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Main Authors: Ananya Vijay, Radish Kumar Balasubramanium, Rahul Krishnamurthy, Uzair Chilwan, Nutan Kamath, Kamalakshi Bhat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-12-01
Series:The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology
Subjects:
Non-nutritive sucking
Preterm neonates
Full term neonates
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00550-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-023-00550-9

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