Monthly Archives: July 2023

Enhancing Bonding and Health: Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)

Introduction- Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a special method of care for low birth weight (<2500gm) babies. As the name suggests Kangaroo Mother Care consists of keeping the baby in close skin-to-skin contact with his/her mother as practised by female kangaroo animals for their babies. Eligibility criteria for KMC: All babies of low birth weight,… Read More »

Saving Tiny Lives: Techniques for Newborn Resuscitation

Introduction- Ninety per cent of new-borns make the transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life and require little or no assistance to begin spontaneous and regular breathing. About 10% of new-borns will need some assistance to start breathing at birth, and only about 1% may need extensive CPR to survive. Asphyxia at birth is a leading… Read More »