Several studies have focused on neonatal maternal separation (MS) to investigate
behavioural and neuroendocrine reactions to lack of contact, but only a few have focused on …

Though rarely included in studies of parent–infant interactions, affectionate touch plays a
unique and vital role in infant development. Previous studies in human and rodent models …

Aim This review identifies interventions involving the fathers of preterm infants that have
been tested in neonatal intensive care units (NICU). It examines their effects on the fathers …

Early-life stress during critical periods of brain development can have long-term effects on
physical and mental health. Oxytocin is a critical social regulator and anti-inflammatory …

Infants of adolescent mothers have a greater risk of develo** insecure attachment types
and attachment disorders into adulthood. Previous research suggests that skin-to-skin …

Increased interest in understanding how changes in the oxytocinergic system are associated
with the etiology and progression of psychiatric disorders has currently boosted the …

Importance During newborn hospitalization in the neonatal unit, fathers often feel anxious
and excluded from their child's caregiving and decision-making. Few studies and …

Most critically ill neonates require constant monitoring, continuous care, and supervision.
However, distance created by admission and prolonged stay in a neonatal intensive care …

While there has been an increase in studies investigating the relationship between
endogenous oxytocin (OXT) concentrations and human social interactions over the past …

The neonatal period is critical for brain development and determinant for long-term brain
trajectory. Yet, this time concurs with a sensitivity and risk for numerous brain injuries …