OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results of the kangaroo mother method in Brazil. METHODS A prospective cohort study comparing 16 units that have or do not have the second phase of the kangaroo mother method: eight were national centers of excellence for the kangaroo mother method (study group) and eight were part of the Brazilian Neonatal Research Network (control group). A total of 985 newborn inf...

Newborn mortality is still quite high in the world, including Indonesia, one of which caused by complications premature birth. Kangaroo Method Care (KMC) way to keep newborn’s body temperature warm making direct contact between baby’s skin and mother’s skin. The purpose this study was analyze relationship knowledge, attitude, practice for mothers with low birth weight (LBW) infants. This a quan...

2012;25(1) S Afr J Clin Nutr Solomons N, RD(SA), MSc (Nutrition Management) Division of Dietetics, University of the Western Cape Rosant C, RD(SA), MSc (Nutrition Management) Department of Health, Helderberg District Hospital Correspondence to: Nasheetah Solomons, e-mail: [email protected]

introduction:  premature neonates admitted in nicu besides being separated from their mothers are prone to inevitably painful and stressful situations. kangaroo care is the most effective method to get rid of this separation and its negative consequences. this study was performed to determine the experiences of mothers having premature neonates concerning kangaroo care.   material and methods: ...