Definition: A method of continuously holding a partially wrapped baby to the chest, involving skin-to-skin contact. Originally it was a method of caring for LOW-BIRTH-WEIGHT INFANT in developing countries and is now more widespread in developed nations. Aside from encouraging breast feeding, the extra sleep that the infant gets assists in regulating body temperature, helps the baby conserve energy, and redirects calorie expenditures toward growth and weight gain.
humans only; check the tags HUMAN and INFANT or INFANT, NEWBORN
Other names Methods, Kangaroo-Mother Care; Method, Kangaroo-Mother Care; Kangaroo-Mother Care Methods; Kangaroo Mother Care Method; Care, Kangaroo-Mother; Care, Kangaroo Mother; Care Methods, Kangaroo-Mother; Care Method, Kangaroo-Mother; Kangaroo-Mother Care; Kangaroo Mother Care
