Maternal Voice and Tactile Stimulation Modulate Oxytocin in Mothers of Hospitalized Preterm Infants: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Maternal Voice and Tactile Stimulation Modulate Oxytocin in Mothers of Hospitalized Preterm Infants: A Randomized Crossover Trial

Prematurity is a major risk factor for perinatal stress and neonatal complications leading to systemic inflammation and abnormal mother–infant interactions. Oxytocin (OT) is a neuropeptide regulating the inflammatory response and promoting mother–infant bonding. The release of this hormone might be...

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Main Authors: Jessica Hirschel, Audrey Carlhan-Ledermann, Céline Ferraz, Laure-Anne Brand, Manuela Filippa, Edouard Gentaz, Fleur Lejeune, Olivier Baud
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Children
Subjects:
oxytocin
preterm infants
infant-directed speech
maternal voice
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/10/9/1469

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