53 promotes parent-child bonding, especially when premature babies weigh less than 2 kg. KMC involves the mother holding her premature baby, who is dressed only in a diaper, between her bare breasts, mimicking how a kangaroo carries its baby. This contact helps the baby stay warm and allows close interaction with the mother. You can talk to your doctor about the right time to start KMC. a) Benefits of KMC KMC can help both the mother and the baby. For babies: It has been observed that babies on KMC gain weight more quickly, have rapid brain development, have a stable heart rate, breathing, and oxygen levels, and sleep for longer periods. They are also more alert, cry less, are more successful at breastfeeding, and may get discharged from the hospital sooner. For parents: KMC has helped reduce the stress levels of the parents and promote parent-infant bonding. KMC makes parents more confident in caring for their baby and facilitates earlier breastfeeding. 9. Formula feeding If you are unable to breastfeed your baby, she/ he can be provided with the required nutrition using an infant formula. Holding and talking to your baby, and making eye contact while he/she is being formula-fed will also help in developing a bond between the mother and the child.
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