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Maternal health: Ensuring kangaroo mother care for every small or preterm baby
World Health Organization (WHO)
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How immediate skin-to-skin contact, known as kangaroo mother care, improves survival and health outcomes for preterm and small babies.
For babies born early or small, kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a proven, lifesaving technique that improves survival, reduces infections and hypothermia, and improves feeding and growth. For all preterm or low birthweight babies, WHO recommends that KMC should start immediately after birth- even in intensive care. Here’s how we can ensure every small or preterm baby gets the skin-to-skin contact they need, from the moment they’re born. More information: who.int/news/item/16-05-2023-new-resources-released-to-help-…Why it's here
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