What does this research mean for the field?

Paternal skin-to-skin contact with newborns improves their physiological parameters and overall comfort. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to assess the impact of paternal skin contact on newborn physiological parameters and comfort levels while measuring cortisol.

March 18, 2026

Effects of Paternal Skin Contact on Physical Parameters, Cortisol Levels and Newborn Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Study

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The research aims to assess the impact of paternal skin contact on newborn physiological parameters and comfort levels while measuring cortisol.
Conducted a randomized controlled study involving paternal skin contact with newborns.
Measured physiological parameters such as heart rate and temperature.
Assessed comfort levels of newborns and salivary cortisol levels.
Paternal skin contact positively influences physiological parameters in newborns.
Newborns exhibited increased comfort levels with skin contact from fathers.

Abstract

Paternal SSC with newborns has positive effect on physiological parameters and patient comfort. However, it is recommended that salivary cortisol levels be studied in larger samples with repeated and long-term measurements.

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Effects of Paternal Skin Contact on Physical Parameters, Cortisol Levels and Newborn Comfort: A Randomized Controlled Study

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