Skin-to-skin contact between mother and a newborn is the best practice to be followed for the infants who do not require emergency intervention right after the birth. A new study suggests that infants with low birth weight are particularly benefited as it reduces the chances of death. An estimated 4 million children die around the world during their first month. Although various steps and targets have been set to reduce deaths in below-5-years old children, less emphasis has been given on reducing deaths during neonatal period.
Children born in the preterm pregnancy or children with low birth weight (LBW) possess a higher risk of mortality and morbidity. In 1978, a new technique alternative to incubators was developed which is known as kangaroo mother care (KMC). Skin-to-Skin contact (SSC) between mother and a newborn infant is one of the most critical aspects in neonatal care. The…
