[TNdandelion]

Then how does he explain why physicians and nurses advise parents to not handle "super-preemies" (those born extremely premature) because the touch and stimuli overwhelms their nervous system and agitates them too much?

However, preemies born at a higher gestation benefit from touch and "kangaroo-ing."

Can even touching a super-preemie be too painful for them to tolerate? I get that impression.

[stands2reason]

"Touch" and "pain" are two different nerve receptors.

[pnz1]

Remember the photo of the Dr. at Vandy who does the fetal surgery? The little hand reaching out of the womb.

[LaineyDee]

Most preemies I've dealt with have been super-sensitive to noise, touch and lights. It tends to be the general concensus their nervous systems haven't developed enough to buffer or "tune out" sensory stimuli. This guy is full of beans.