Kangaroo Mother Care A Complete Guide for Mothers and Families 18 Protection from infections: KMC goes beyond the physiological realm, extending its benefits to infection prevention.The skin is the body's first line of defense against harmful pathogens.The close contact between a baby and the mother's skin forms a protective barrier, reducing the risk of infections commonly associated with premature infants. This natural immunity boost is an essential aspect of KMC's impact on overall infant health. KMC reduces medical interventions and handling by doctors and nurses, further reducing the chance of infections. Very small baby < 1000 g on respiratory support in KMC Early breastfeeding A preterm and LBW baby is at high risk of several complications and death. KMC addresses almost all the problems of the LBW baby and improves survival by 40%. Breastfeeding benefits: A significant advantage of KMC is its positive impact on breastfeeding. Breast milk is the optimal source of nutrition for infants, particularly, for those born prematurely. However, premature babies often face challenges with latching and breastfeeding due to their underdeveloped sucking reflexes. KMC addresses this by placing the baby near the mother's breast, triggering innate feeding reflexes.
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