Abstract:Background: According to existing theories, supportive cares provided through specific kinds of stimuli affect the growth, development and neurobehavioral functioning of preterm infants. Some of the studies indicate that the fetal heart rate response to mother's voice begins in the week 32 of pregnancy. However, the fact that whether preterm infant is able to recognize mother's live voice from the voice of a stranger woman is unknown. Objectives: The present study aimed to compare the effects of mother's voice… Show more
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