Very preterm infants displayed similar imitation skills to full-term infants at term equivalent age.

Claire Zores-KoenigMathilde Davy-MonteilVéronique VincentDominique AstrucNicolas MeyerJacques Sizun

Published in: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) (2021)

These findings are the first to show similar neonatal imitation in term and very preterm infants. Our results may support early parent-infant social interactions.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
healthcare
mental health
preterm birth