The Wisdom of a Mother's Touch
In the June 2022 National Geographic cover story “The Power of Touch” author Cynthia Gorney states that “all human beings require the physical presence of others, the comforting touch of others, in order to stay healthy.” As per the magazine’s model, the text is woven around many photos by Lynn Johnson. But one photo is quietly extraordinary; “Snuggle Up” highlights newborn twins wrapped in “kangaroo care” against their aunt Neerja Kumari, while their mother is recovering.
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