Midwifery and Neonatal Care

Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a special technique of care of babies whose body weighs (<2500gm). because the name suggests kangaroo Mother Care consists of keeping the baby in close skin-to-skin contact with his/her mother as practiced by kangaroo marsupial animal for their babies.

    Keeping the baby warm

    Promoting and sustaining breastfeeding

    Decreasing risk of infection

    Promoting bonding between baby and mother

 Benefits of KMC:

    Breastfeeding

    Thermal control

    Early discharge

    Less sickness