Kangaroo care for preterm infants in the weeks after birth leads to ________
A. a protective shield against stimulation of all infant sensory modalities
B. a decline in the caregiving burden and more restful sleep for new parents
C. greater confidence on the part of parents in caring for their fragile babies
D. reduced oxygenation and greater temperature variations in the baby’s body
Answer: A. a protective shield against stimulation of all infant sensory modalities
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