Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is used as a treatment for premature babies but is just as beneficial to fullterm babies. The benefits are numerous. It helps a newborn baby with temperature regulation, aids sleep and promotes better digestion and growth.
Mothers and their babies also tend to follow a similar sleep pattern during KMC, breastfeeding is easier, bonding is stronger, and KMC lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
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