In our blog the Kangaroo Mother Method It is a recurring theme. We have begun to talk about three years ago about this beneficial way of treating premature babies by contacting them skin to skin with their mother. We know that its use is being promoted in some hospitals, although in others, unfortunately, much remains to be done regarding the humanization of premature care.
For those who do not know its curious origin, the method began to be applied by two Colombian doctors in Bogotá in the absence of incubators where to place premature children. They thought that the closest thing to being inside the mother's womb would be to be as close as possible to her. And they were not wrong. As modern as it may be, the best incubator for a premature one is his mother.
In addition to being cheap, "kangaroo babies" have been shown to recover faster, better regulate body temperature and better tolerate the pain of medical interventions, among other benefits. In addition, the position favors breastfeeding, which offers highly recommended advantages for the newborn.
The WHO (World Health Organization) endorses the method and published a few years ago a Practical Guide to disseminate information about the Mother Kangaroo Method.
Its advantages include:
● early, continuous and prolonged skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby ● exclusive breastfeeding (ideally) ● they start in the hospital and can continue at home ● small babies can be discharged in a short time ● Mothers in your home need adequate support and follow-up. ● This is a friendly and effective method that avoids the hustle and bustle that usually prevails in a pediatric ward occupied by premature babies.
You can download here the Complete Guide in pdf format.
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