Background Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) show that breastfeeding newborn infants
during painful procedures reduces pain. Mechanisms are considered to be multifactorial and …

Neonates have blood work for newborn screening in their first days of life, and preterm and
sick hospitalized infants often require repeated invasive needle-related procedures over the …

Background Early childhood immunizations, although vital for preventative health, are painful
and too often lead to fear of needles. Effective pain management strategies during infant …

Background This study aimed to examine the relationships between various maternal
socioeconomic status (SES) indicators and the risk of congenital heart disease (CHD). Methods …

Background Infant vaccinations are necessary for public health, but are painful, causing
distress to the infant and caregivers. Breastfeeding and sucrose effectively reduce infants’ pain …

Adults with chronic pain cite social support (SS) as an important resource. Research has
mostly focused on general SS or pain-specific solicitousness, resulting in a limited …

Background Ontario’s birth Registry (BORN) was established in 2009 to collect, interpret,
and share critical data about pregnancy, birth and the early childhood period to facilitate and …

To assess the reach, acceptability, and effect of the BSweet2Babies video showing breast-feeding,
skin-to-skin care, and sucrose during blood sampling on intention to recommend the …

Background There are wide variations in maternal-newborn care practices and outcomes
across Ontario. To help institutions and care providers learn about their own performance, the …

Background: Breastfeeding (BF), skin-to-skin care (SSC), and sucrose effectively reduce
babies' pain during newborn blood work, but these strategies are infrequently used. Our team …