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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.

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