A mother's cuddle eases a baby's pain
From the London Telegraph
A mother's cuddle eases a baby's pain
By Kate Devlin, Medical Correspondent
Last Updated: 2:42am BST 24/04/2008
A cuddle from mother is a natural painkiller for babies, according to a new report.
Premature newborns suffered less if they experienced skin-to-skin contact with their mother as they underwent a painful medical procedure, their study found.