A. Vankayalapati

Sep 28, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Biomarker Laboratory |M. Fujita |A. Vankayalapati |G. Wamwere-Njoroge

1 INTRODUCTION Infants require intensive care to thrive. Whereas a mother's role is centralized when considering their infant's needs, care is frequently provided by others as well. Alloparent care refers to childcare by an individual other than their mother (Hrdy, 2009; Waynforth, 2020; Wilson, 1975).