Kangaroo mother care (KMC) Flashcards
What is Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)?
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) involves placing the infant, wearing only a nappy and woolen cap, against the mother’s bare chest, with the infant kept upright between her breasts.
What is the primary purpose of KMC?
The primary purpose of KMC is to provide warmth and close contact between the infant and the mother, mimicking the natural environment of the womb and promoting bonding and attachment.
What are some documented advantages of KMC?
Numerous studies have documented the many advantages of KMC, including
-better temperature control,
-reduced incidence of apnea,
-faster growth,
-improved bonding and breastfeeding,
-decreased risk of serious infection, and
-shorter hospital stays for infants.
Can KMC be performed by fathers and other family members?
Yes, KMC can be performed by fathers and other family members as well, providing the same benefits of close contact and warmth for the infant.
Why is KMC considered an important advancement in the management of small infants?
KMC is considered an important advancement in the management of small infants because it provides a low-cost, effective method of care that promotes infant well-being, supports breastfeeding, and enhances parent-infant bonding, leading to better health outcomes for both infants and parents.
When can most mothers provide skin-to-skin care to their newborn infants?
Most mothers can provide skin-to-skin care to their newborn infants after delivery.
What should be done once newborn infants have been dried, are breathing well, and the umbilical cord has been cut?
Once newborn infants have been dried, are breathing well, and the umbilical cord has been cut, they should be moved into the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) position.
What is the benefit of placing newborn infants in the KMC position after delivery?
Placing newborn infants in the KMC position allows the mother to meet her new infant while providing a warm and safe environment, facilitating bonding and promoting early breastfeeding.
How does KMC after delivery help with early breastfeeding?
KMC after delivery helps with early breastfeeding by promoting close contact between the mother and infant, which stimulates breastfeeding cues and facilitates the initiation of breastfeeding.
Why is it important to provide a warm and safe environment for newborn infants after delivery?
Providing a warm and safe environment for newborn infants after delivery is important for their comfort, well-being, and successful transition to extrauterine life. Skin-to-skin contact in the KMC position helps regulate the infant’s body temperature and promotes maternal-infant bonding, which are essential for their health and development.
What is recommended if the infant is clinically stable during visiting times?
f the infant is clinically stable during visiting times, parents should be encouraged to sit beside the incubator and provide Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC), also known as intermittent KMC
What is the significance of intermittent KMC for preterm infants?
Intermittent KMC allows parents to provide skin-to-skin contact with their infants, which can promote bonding, regulate the infant’s temperature, and reduce the risk of nosocomial (hospital) infections by colonizing the infant with maternal organisms.
What efforts should be made regarding feeding preterm infants?
Every effort should be made to feed preterm infants with breast milk, as it provides essential nutrients and helps prevent infections and other complications.
What is a common practice among mothers giving KMC to their preterm infants?
Mothers giving KMC often lodge in the hospital to spend as much time as possible with their infants, facilitating continuous skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding
What are the most important and cost-effective ways of preventing infection in preterm infants?
Clean hands, breast milk feeding, and Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) are the most important and cost-effective ways of preventing infection in preterm infants. These practices promote bonding, provide essential nutrients, and help regulate the infant’s temperature, reducing the risk of infections. Even the smallest infants benefit from periods of KMC, contributing to their overall well-being and development.