Samra H, et al. - In this study, authors want to examine the effect of skin–to–skin care (SSC) on stress perception between mothers who provided SSC to their late–preterm born infants and mothers who provided blanket holding. Mothers who provide SSC may experience more stress related to a more facilitated progression in the mother and infant relationship. The relationship between increased stress and the number of hours of SSC holding warrants further investigation.