Premature infants who are regular touched and massaged are more likely than their unstimulated counterparts to show signs of

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Premature infants who are regularly touched and massaged often experience more rapid weight gain due to increased food absorption and improved digestion, as well as decreased stress hormones. Research has shown that touch and massage therapy can also have other positive effects on premature infants, including improved sleep patterns and reduced levels of cortisol (a stress hormone), and increased oxytocin levels, which can lead to improved social bonding and emotional development. However, there is no evidence to suggest that touch or massage therapy has an effect on brain plasticity or epigenetic regulation, and the temperament of premature infants is likely influenced by a variety of factors beyond touch or massage.

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