Filippa, Manuela

Early vocal contact. When parents’ voices become a form of care for preterm infants - 2025.


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Beyond the sounds of the neonatal environment, a simple yet powerful tool can make a big difference: the parents’ voice. This is where Early Vocal Contact (EVC) comes in, a method that values direct interaction between parents and their preterm infant hospitalized in neonatal intensive care or intensive care units, through speech and singing.