Kangaroo Mother Care Essay

Kangaroo mother care is the least invasive, more beneficial procedure that can be done in a neonatal intensive care unit. It is comprised of prolonged and early skin-to-skin contact, exclusive breastfeeding, and support for the parents as well as proper follow-up (Mörelius, 2015). Studies show that kangaroo mother care helps parents learn about the new infant, be involved in the care of the baby, and provides psychological stability (Mörelius, 2015). The physical effects on the baby have significance as well. One study’s results found that kangaroo mother care resulted in a mean age of average daily weight gain was significantly higher and the regaining birth weight was significantly less than the infants that did not receive kangaroo mother care (Samra, 2013). Kangaroo Mother Care is beneficial for the mother, but this intervention can have a significant effect on the neonate’s pain level and reduces the amount of crying associated with pain. A study conducted Kostandy (2008) determined kangaroo care mechanism of reducing pain may come
Another benefit is the improvement of bonding between mother and baby. In fact, the mother does not necessarily have to be the provider of kangaroo care; the father can also provide it, in turn improving the bond between father and baby. This information can provide safe patient care to the baby because it supports the theory of the most beneficial intervention with the least amount of negative side effects. During my clinical rotation in the NICU, I helped implement kangaroo care with a 24 week old baby and her mother. Kangaroo care not only decreased crying time when the infant got a hell stick, but the pulse and pulse ox vital signs significantly improved. This information can be used in the NICU but it can be implemented outside of the NICU such as at infant’s home setting or in primary care provider offices during routine