kangaroo mother care (kmc) is effective care method that avoids aggressive routinely methods in neonatal wards. objective of this study was comparing kmc with conventional care (incubator) of premature infant in neonatal ward. this study was a randomized controlled clinical trial that has been done in 17 months. 40 premature neonates whose birth weight was less than 1500gr were enrolled in the ...

background  the aim of this study was determine the effect of kangaroo mother care (kmc) immediately after delivery on mother-infant attachment 3-month after delivery. materials and methods: in this rct study, 72 mother-infant pairs were randomly divided in to kangaroo mother care and routine care groups.the intervention group received kangaroo mother care (kmc) in the first two hours post birt...

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: ...

is it possible to discharge a 2-3 hours, 1134 g weight breast feeding newborn in 24 -36 hours from hospital?   yes, in materno pediatric hospital located in bogatto-clombia it is a routine. it is an approach to prevent high costs and nosocomial infections. it also used to establish a deep relationship based on natural and instinct process.   newborns who are in satisfactory clinical situations,...

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: ...

It has been 35 years since Edgar Rey Sanabria responded to the high rate of morbidity and mortality among low-birth-weight (LBW)/preterm newborns in Bogotá, Colombia, with guidelines that have become known as kangaroo mother care.1−4 To address a shortage of incubators and medical personnel, Dr. Sanabria, in a classic case of reverse engineering, analyzed what standard incubator care provided f...

AIM This study assessed the feasibility and obtrusiveness of measuring salivary oxytocin in preterm infants receiving Kangaroo care, because this is a period of maximal bonding or co-regulation. We also analysed possible influential determinants, including maternal oxytocin. METHODS The saliva of preterm infants and their mothers was collected prior to, and during, Kangaroo care using cotton ...