In medicine, the “skin-to-skin” method is used for the warmth and comfort of infants, especially those who are born prematurely. Premature babies are particularly sensitive to pain because their brains and nervous system aren’t yet fully developed. But skin-on-skin contact seems to have an analgesic or sedative effect, thus reducing their pain responses.

Also known as ”Kangaroo care,” the intent is to give the babies positive, comforting feelings in a critical stage of their development.

Research from the National Institute of Health shows that the technique effectively reduces pain among preterm babies.

It is argued that this strategy aids premature infants in greatly reducing after-birth stress, helping them to recover and begin to thrive more quickly.

In the last few years, the aforementioned Scandinavian maternity centers have seen wonderful results. The