Could a Mother's heartbeat ease stress during newborn phototherapy?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tests whether playing a recording of a mother's heartbeat, breathing, and chest vibrations to her newborn during phototherapy for jaundice can reduce maternal anxiety and stress. Forty mothers and their full-term newborns will take part, with half receiving the heartbe…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mervi Hakala • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jul 22, 2026 00:00 UTC