Monday, June 22, 2009

Music Nutures Premature Babies

An increasing amount of evidence shows that hospitals that play music to premature babies help them grow and thrive. The benefits are said to be calmer infants and parents as well as faster weight gain and shorter hospital stays. A Canadian team reviewed nine studies and found music reduced pain and encouraged better oral feeding.

More on http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8068749.stm

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