1. Grief, Anxiety, Stillbirth, and Perinatal Problems: Healing With Kangaroo Care 
Maria D. Burkhammer, RN, CD(DONA), IBCLC, Gene Cranston Anderson, PhD, RN, FAAN, SheauHuey Chiu, PhD, RN, PNP 
Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing 
Volume 33, Issue 6, Pages (November 2004)
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2. Figure 1
Timeline of antepartum course for second pregnancy. This mother's previous pregnancy ended in stillbirth at 28 weeks. In her second pregnancy an ultrasound revealed decreasing amniotic fluid and decreasing fetal growth at 27 weeks (A). At 31 weeks she was hospitalized on bedrest for preterm labor (B). Next she was on home bedrest except for three medical appointments to monitor her condition each week (C). At 37.5 weeks she began contracting and entered the hospital. Three hours later, she gave birth (D).
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3. Figure 2
Hours postbirth during which the mother either successfully breastfed her baby or attempted to breastfeed. The six failed breastfeeding attempts occurring every 3 hours per hospital protocol. After the mother breastfed skin-to-skin and on cue beginning at 18 hours postbirth, all breastfeedings were successful. Note the "catch-up" time between 40 and 43 hours post birth. S = successful breastfeeding after birth; F = failed breastfeeding attempts; *SK = successful breastfeeding in kangaroo care with assistance once from nurse researcher; SK = successful breastfeeding in kangaroo care.
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4. Figure 3
Research Nurse Listening to Mother's Story When Mother and Infant Are Experiencing Skin-to-Skin Contact.
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5. Figure 4 Enhanced Bonding Through Skin-to-Skin Contact.
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