Early Mother-Infant interaction: Global Perspectives and Developing Country Concerns
- 1 June 1987
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
- Vol. 33 (3) , 120-123
- https://doi.org/10.1093/tropej/33.3.120
Abstract
The importance of early mother–infant interaction has been recognized all over the world. This article reviews some of the reported influences on the bonding phenomenon and attendant controversies in affluent societies. It also highlights the variation in developing countries in the practices and impact related to this interaction, and presents practical guidelines for the involvement of the mothers with the high risk neonates.Keywords
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