Kangaroo Mother Care A Complete Guide for Mothers and Families 36 WHEN TO START KMC A LBW or preterm baby is ready for KMC immediately after birth. Earlier, the doctors and nurses would wait for baby to stabilize (to breathe well without any respiratory support) before starting KMC. Now it is known that starting immediate KMC is more beneficial to the baby. To initiate KMC immediately after birth, we need to consider the following: Awareness of KMC Identification of the surrogate Skills in providing KMC to sick LBW babies Setting up a M-NICU The families of a LBW or preterm baby need to be aware of the benefits of KMC before birth. Antenatal counseling of Start KMC immediately after birth even if the baby is not stable. Mother and baby in MNICU
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