One type of tactile stimulation whi

One type of tactile stimulation which has a relaxing effect on preterm infants
is gentle touch (Harrison et al., 2000). Gentle Human Touch (GHT) is a method
of tender contact with the skin without stroking or massage (Harrison et al.,
2000; Jay, 1982; Modrcin-Talbott et al., 2003). In GHT, one hand is placed on the
infant’s head and the other hand is placed on the infant’s abdomen to provide a
relaxing effect to a preterm infant. It was reported that GHT decreased energy
expenditure, as evidenced by decreased levels of motor activity or maintenance of
a sleeping state during and after intervention, compared to before the intervention
(Harrison et al., 1992, 2000; Jay, 1982).