Cuddling very and extremely preterm babies in the delivery room is a positive and normal experience for mothers after the birth.

Parisut KimkoolShirley HuangDeanna GibbsJayanta Banerjee Aniko Deierl

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2022)

All mothers reported positive emotions about the cuddle with their baby. They highlighted that this physical contact was often the only positive and 'normal' birth experience they had from the time of delivery.

Keyphrases

gestational age
preterm birth
physical activity
mental health
low birth weight
pregnant women
preterm infants