| ACTH | Adrenocorticotropic hormone |
| CV | Coefficient of variation |
| GA | Gestational age |
| HPA | Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal |
| NICU | Neonatal intensive care unit |
| NIDCAP | Newborn individualized developmental care and assessment program |
| SSC | Skin-to-skin contact |
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