Cuddle cure: Skin-to-Skin contact boosts breastfeeding and calms newborns
NCT ID NCT06514352
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether following a specific skin-to-skin contact guideline after birth improves breastfeeding success and reduces stress in newborns. Researchers compared 190 mothers and their babies who either did or did not follow the guideline. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost practice could lead to better health outcomes for both mother and child.
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Tarsus University
Toroslar, Mersin, 33000, Turkey (Türkiye)
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