KMC.pptx

Kangaroo mother care is procedure for low birth weight baby. It is beneficial for baby, family and nation. This topic is cover in pediatric nursing or as well as in gynacology also.

1. KANGAROO MOTHER CARE Presentation by : Chandani S. Modi F Y MSc Nursing

2. Definition Kangaroo mother care is a special way of caring low birth weight infants by skin-to-skin contact. It promotes their health and welling by effective thermal control, breastfeeding and bonding. KMC is initiated in hospital and continued at home.

3. Procedure Preparation for KMC a) Kangaroo positioning b) Monitoring c) Feeding d) Privacy

4. TIME OF INITIATION:- KMC can be started as soon as the baby is stable Babies with severe illness or those requiring special treatment should be managed according to the unit protocol KMC can be provided while the baby is being fed via orogastric tube or is on oxygen therapy DURATION OF KMC :- The length of skin-to-skin contact should be gradually increased up to 24 hours a day KMC should be continued at home

5. Benefits Benefits to the baby Benefits to Mother Benefits to the family Benefits to the nation

6. DISCHARGE CRITERIA :- Criteria for transfer of the baby from nursery to ward includes - Stable condition of baby Weight gain Mother confident to look after the baby Discharge criteria from hospital - When baby’s general health is good and there is no evidence of infection Baby is feeding well Baby is maintaining body temperature Mother can continue KMC at home