Foreword.......................................................................... 12 Introduction..................................................................... 14 Concept of KMC............................................................ 15 Benefits of KMC for a Low BirthWeight (LBW) baby.................................................................... 16 Benefits of KMC for a mother...................................... 23 Components of KMC..................................................... 26 Kangaroo position.......................................................... 27 How to provide KMC..................................................... 28 How to prepare a mother or provider for KMC......... 32 How to prepare the baby for KMC.............................. 34 —KMC Binder.............................................................. 34 When to start KMC....................................................... 36 Where to provide KMC................................................. 38 Duration of KMC. .......................................................... 39 Kangaroo feeding policy: Exclusive breastfeeding...... 41 Feeding methods:Tube feeds, palladai feeds, and direct breastfeeding....................................................... 42 Expression of breast milk.............................................. 45 Monitoring a baby in KMC............................................ 48 KMC discharge and follow-up....................................... 51 KMC at home................................................................. 53 Dos and Don’ts of KMC. ................................................. 55 FAQ.................................................................................. 56 Key Messages................................................................... 59 References. ...................................................................... 60
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