Storytime in the NICU: can reading to preemies boost bonding?
NCT ID NCT03114644
First seen Jun 14, 2026 · Last updated Jun 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at whether reading stories to premature babies in the hospital helps improve the connection between mother and baby. Researchers measured heart and breathing patterns in 27 mother-baby pairs. The goal was to see if reading together creates better rhythmic communication, which is important for the baby's development.
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CHU Amiens Picardie
Amiens, Picardie, 80054, France
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that reading to premature babies strengthens mother-baby bonding and supports the baby's emotional and cognitive development.
What could go wrong
This is a small, observational study with only 27 participants. It measures physiological responses, not long-term outcomes, so results may not apply broadly.
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