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Post by Smithee on Apr 25, 2012 19:26:10 GMT 10
The Effect of Human Contact on Newborn Babies by Bridget Coila Newborn babies are experiencing everything for the first time, including their first contact with other humans. This early contact helps promote healthy psychological and physical development. Lack of physical contact can prevent normal development and can even lead to higher rates of illness or death in infants. The benefits of human contact can be especially important for premature infants or infants born at a low birth weight. Healthy, effective human contact for babies includes cuddling, gentle massage, stroking and holding the newborn." "Babies who don't receive human contact in their first days or weeks of life often suffer from health problems related to this deprivation. They can exhibit a failure to thrive, a condition seen in orphanages among children who did not receive enough human contact when they were babies. Newborns denied physical contact with other humans can actually die from this lack of contact, even when provided with proper nutrition and shelter." Read more: www.livestrong.com/article/72120-effect-human-contact-newborn-babies/#ixzz1t2h0a0HC
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