Kangaroo Mother Care
| Author | : World Health Organization. Reproductive Health and Research |
| Publisher | : World Health Organization |
| Total Pages | : 55 |
| Release | : 2003-04-17 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9789241590358 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9241590351 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (351 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Kangaroo Mother Care by : World Health Organization. Reproductive Health and Research
Download or read book Kangaroo Mother Care written by World Health Organization. Reproductive Health and Research and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2003-04-17 with total page 55 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kangaroo mother care is a method of care of preterm infants which involves infants being carried, usually by the mother, with skin-to-skin contact. This guide is intended for health professionals responsible for the care of low-birth-weight and preterm infants. Designed to be adapted to local conditions, it provides guidance on how to organize services at the referral level and on what is needed to provide effective kangaroo mother care.