57 5. Should I bathe or clean my chest every time before giving KMC? Bathing once a day and wearing clean clothes should be enough. There is no need to clean the chest each time. 6. Can I feed my baby in KMC? Yes, feeding the baby in KMC is recommended. Though it may be challenging initially, you can master it. It is good to wear a full front-open shirt or gown; you can loosen the binder and feed the baby in the same position or with minor adjustments. 7. Can I express milk during KMC? Yes, you can express milk during KMC by adjusting the binder. You can either use hand expression or a breast pump. 8. For how long should we keep the baby in the KMC position? KMC is initiated right after birth and practiced all day and night, every day. A minimum of 8 hours is recommended, but baby can be kept in KMC as long as possible. Many families are able to provide >20 hours of KMC per day. 9. Does giving KMC increase the risk of infection for my baby? No, in fact providing KMC reduces the infection by 45%, and more so, if started immediately after birth. 10. How long should I continue KMC? KMC is continued until the baby does not want to be in the position any longer. Most babies will stay in KMC till they reach about 2.5 kg and are able to suck and breastfeed.
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