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Benefits of Kangaroo Care for Preemies by Gordon Mayo is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the benefits of "kangaroo care" (KC), where preterm infants have skin-to-skin contact with their mothers. KC improves brain development and promotes growth. It reduces stress and helps preemies synchronize functions with their mothers. Scandinavian countries widely practice 24/7 KC and preemies leave the hospital earlier than in the US. KC also improves cognitive and motor development long-term. Hospitals should encourage KC and make units more family-friendly.
- Author
- Gordon Mayo
- Language
- EN