Skincubator: Revolutionary Device Lets Parents Practice Skin-to-Skin Contact With Preterm Newborns
Skin-to-skin contact, the practice of a newborn being placed directly onto the mother’s or father’s chest, is considered essential — sometimes lifesaving — care for preterm infants. The World Health Organization recommends it for at least eight hours a day beginning at birth for all babies born before 37 weeks. Incubators can also be critical for […]
