Kangaroo skin-to-skin contact
A) is not commonly used in developing nations where hospitalization is not always possible.
B) fosters improved oxygenation of the baby's body, temperature regulation, and infant survival.
C) is rarely used in Western nations where preterm infants are placed in hospital intensive care units.
D) provides babies with touch stimulation but neglects the other sensory modalities.
Answer: B
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