21 Lower readmission rates: A preterm/LBW baby needs special care beyond the newborn period.The baby is at increased risk of illness and hospitalization in the first few years of life. By improving the overall health of a LBW baby, KMC reduces need for readmission and hospitalization. Higher intelligence: Scientific research suggests that KMC has long-term neurodevelopmental benefits. The stimulation and sensory experiences gained through skin-to-skin contact contribute to healthy brain development. Stimulating the five senses for a baby most appropriately helps the brain’s development. KMC provides the best sensory inputs of touch, smell, taste, protects hearing, and promotes vision. This leads to improved intelligence and motor skills as the child grows. KMC provides a foundation for future learning and exploration. The benefits of KMC extend to adult life. It is found that the brain functioning during adulthood of LBW babies who got KMC during the newborn period is very similar to normalweight term babies. Thus, you saw how Kangaroo Mother Care has revolutionized the care of premature infants through its profound benefits: regulating temperature and stabilizing KMC babies with birth weight < 1000 g at school age
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