27 The mother’s chest is the best place for a preterm/LBW baby. The baby is placed naked between the mother’s breasts.This area particularly is warm. The mother or the provider should rest comfortably, preferably in a reclining chair. Ensure the baby is in a semiupright position. Even when the mother sleeps, she should be inclined at an angle of at least 30-45 degrees. The head of the baby should be turned to one side with the chin slightly up; this keeps the airway open and allows eye-to-eye contact between the mother and the baby. The hips of the baby should be bent in a frog-like position, and the arms should be flexed. The baby’s abdomen should be at the level of the mother’s abdomen. The baby should not be too high or too low. If you are able to kiss the top of the baby’s head, the position is optimal. Kangaroo position KANGAROO POSITION
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