Effect of Kangaroo Care on Heart Rate Variability

Does Kangaroo Care Effects on Heart Rate Variability in Neonates

Physiological processes leading to a preterm infant to be able to feed orally has not been fully understood. The investigators hypothesized that maturation of autonomic nervous system may play a major role in this process and kangaroo care may accelerate this maturation. The investigators will use heart rate variability to measure the maturation of autonomic nervous system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Premature infants between 32 t0 35 weeks old
• After 7 days of extra-uterine life

Exclusion Criteria:

• Sepsis, infection
• Cardiac disease
• Intraventricular hemorrhage, patent ductus arteriosus, necrotizing enterocolitis