How does skin-to-skin contact immediately after birth primarily benefit a newborn?
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Correct answer: Thermoregulation and respiratory adaptation support
Skin-to-skin contact promotes thermoregulation, reduces heat loss, and supports the metabolic and respiratory transition of the newborn.
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