Cortical activation and oxygen perfusion in preterm newborns during kangaroo mother care: A pilot study.

Stefano BembichElena CastelpietraGabriele ContLaura TravanJulia CavasinMatteo DollianiRosaria TrainoSergio Demarini

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2023)

Motor and somatosensory cortices, particularly on the right side, showed significant activation during kangaroo mother care. Kangaroo mother care seems to benefit activated cortical areas by improving oxygen supply.

Keyphrases

healthcare
palliative care
quality improvement
pain management
pregnant women
low birth weight
gestational age
magnetic resonance
preterm birth
preterm infants
chronic pain
working memory