Skin-to-skin contact for the prevention of neonatal hypoglycaemia: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background Skin-to-skin contact between mother and infant after birth is recommended to promote breastfeeding and maternal-infant bonding. However, its impact on the incidence of neonatal hypoglycaemia is unknown. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess this. Methods Pu...

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Main Authors: Libby G. Lord, Jane E. Harding, Caroline A. Crowther, Luling Lin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06057-8