Consistent and close skin-to-skin contact between mothers and low-birthweight newborns reduces risk of death during their first month of life by 32%. Pediatricians at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences conducted a meta-analysis of 31 trials using this so-called kangaroo medical care. Their technique also reduced the risk of severe infection by 15%.<br /> <br />This close cuddling technique should be initiated as soon after birth as possible as mortality for premies and low birthweight newborns is greatest in the first 24 hours.<br /> <br />https://gh.bmj.com/content/bmjgh/8/6/e010728.full.pdf<br />https://www.aap.org/en/aap-global/immediate-kangaroo-mother-care-ikmc/<br /> <br />#kangaroo #kmc #premies #lowbirthweight #mortality #kangaroomothercare
