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    This document discusses the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo mother care (KMC), for low birth weight babies. KMC promotes effective thermal control, increases rates and duration of breastfeeding, provides protection from infection, and strengthens parental bonding. KMC is initiated based on birth weight and hemodynamic stability. It involves placing the baby between the mother's breasts in direct, prolonged contact and has been shown to result in earlier discharge from the hospital due to better weight gain, as well as lower morbidity and a stronger mother-infant relationship. Guidelines are provided on patient selection, positioning, monitoring, increasing duration of KMC sessions, and follow-up after discharge.

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    This document discusses the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo mother care (KMC), for low birth weight babies. KMC promotes effective thermal control, increases rates and duration of breastfeeding, provides protection from infection, and strengthens parental bonding. KMC is initiated based on birth weight and hemodynamic stability. It involves placing the baby between the mother's breasts in direct, prolonged contact and has been shown to result in earlier discharge from the hospital due to better weight gain, as well as lower morbidity and a stronger mother-infant relationship. Guidelines are provided on patient selection, positioning, monitoring, increasing duration of KMC sessions, and follow-up after discharge.

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    This document discusses the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo mother care (KMC), for low birth weight babies. KMC promotes effective thermal control, increases rates and duration of breastfeeding, provides protection from infection, and strengthens parental bonding. KMC is initiated based on birth weight and hemodynamic stability. It involves placing the baby between the mother's breasts in direct, prolonged contact and has been shown to result in earlier discharge from the hospital due to better weight gain, as well as lower morbidity and a stronger mother-infant relationship. Guidelines are provided on patient selection, positioning, monitoring, increasing duration of KMC sessions, and follow-up after discharge.

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    KMC

    Uploaded by

    Stefanie Pramudita Jaya
    This document discusses the benefits of skin-to-skin contact, also known as kangaroo mother care (KMC), for low birth weight babies. KMC promotes effective thermal control, increases rates and duration of breastfeeding, provides protection from infection, and strengthens parental bonding. KMC is initiated based on birth weight and hemodynamic stability. It involves placing the baby between the mother's breasts in direct, prolonged contact and has been shown to result in earlier discharge from the hospital due to better weight gain, as well as lower morbidity and a stronger mother-infant relationship. Guidelines are provided on patient selection, positioning, monitoring, increasing duration of KMC sessions, and follow-up after discharge.

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    Caring skin-to-skin low birth weight

    (LBW) babies

    It promotes

    Effective thermal control

    Breast feeding

    Prevention of infection

    Parental bonding

    2
    1. Skin-to-skin contact
    Early, continuous
    and prolonged
    skin-to- skin
    contact

    1. Exclusive breast
    feeding
    Promotes lactation
    and facilitates
    feeding

    3

    Breast feeding

    Increased breast
    feeding rates

    Increased duration of
    breast feeding

    Thermal control

    Effective thermal
    control

    Equivalent to
    conventional incubator
    care in stable babies
    4

    Early discharge

    Better weight gain
    leads to early
    discharge

    Lesser morbidity

    Regular breathing

    Less apnea

    Protection from
    nosocomial infections

    5

    Stronger bonding
    with the baby

    Deep satisfaction

    More confident
    parents

    6

    Birth weight >1800 gm:
    Start at birth

    Birth weight 1200-1799 gm:


    Hemodynamically stable takes a few days

    Birth weight <1200 gm:


    need specialized care due to sickness may take
    weeks to initiate

    Hemodynamic
    Hemodynamicstability
    stabilityis
    isaaMUST
    MUST

    7

    Willingness

    Lack of significant illness

    Hygiene

    Supportive family

    Supportive community

    8
    Supportive family and
    community

    Counseling

    Demonstrate procedure

    Ensure family support

    KMC support group

    Mothers clothing

    Front-open, light dress as per the local culture

    Babys clothing

    Cap, socks, nappy and front-open sleeveless shirt
    or youcansee

    10

    Place baby between
    the mothers breasts
    in an upright position

    Head turned to one


    side and slightly
    extended

    Hips flexed and


    abducted in a frog
    position; arms flexed

    Babys abdomen at
    mothers epigastrium

    Support babys bottom


    11
    Head position in KMC
    Check

    Neck position is
    neutral

    Airway is clear

    Breathing is regular

    Color is pink

    Temperature is being
    maintained

    12

    Baby should be stable

    Short KMC sessions alright even if the


    baby is receiving

    IV fluids

    Oxygen therapy

    Orogastric tube feeding

    13

    Start KMC sessions in the nursery

    Practice at least one hour sessions


    initially

    Transit from conventional care to longer


    KMC

    Transfer baby to post-natal ward and


    continue KMC

    Increase duration up to 24 hours a day


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    Resting

    Reclining or semi-recumbent position

    Adjustable bed

    Several pillows on an ordinary bed

    Easy reclining chair


    Sleep

    Supporting garment restraint for baby

    15
    16
    KMC during resting

    17
    18
    Father Grandmother

    Father & other family members can


    also provide skin-to-skin care

    19

    Baby is well with no evidence of infection

    Feeding well (predominant breast milk)

    Gaining weight (15-20 gm/kg/day)

    Maintaining body temperature

    Mother confident of taking care of the


    baby

    Follow-up visits ensured

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    Term gestation

    Weight ~ 2500 gm

    Baby uncomfortable

    Wriggling out

    Pulls limbs out

    Cries and fusses
    Mother can continue KMC after giving the
    baby a bath and during cold nights

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    Once or twice a week till 37-40 wks / 2.5-
    3 kg

    Thereafter, once in 2-4 wks till 3 months


    chronological age

    Subsequently, every 1-2 months during


    first year

    More frequent visits if baby is not


    growing well (< 15-20 gm/kg/day up to
    40 weeks post-conceptional age and
    then < 10 gm/kg/day)
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