Kangaroo Mother Versus Traditional Care for Newborn Infants <= 2000 Grams: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

In 1978, kangaroo mother care (KMC) was proposed as a caring alternative for low birth weight (LBW) infants. We are reporting here early outcomes of a randomized, controlled trial comparing KMC to traditional care. An open randomized, controlled trial was conducted in a large tertiary care hospital....

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Published in:Pediatrics (Evanston) 1997-10, Vol.100 (4), p.682-688
Main Authors: Charpak, Nathalie, Ruiz-Pelaez, Juan G, Figueroa de C, Zita, Charpak, Yves
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Birth Weight
Cross Infection
Delivery. Postpartum. Lactation
Gynecology. Andrology. Obstetrics
Humans
Infant Care - methods
Infant, Low Birth Weight - growth & development
Infant, Newborn
Length of Stay
Medical sciences
Obstetrical techniques
Touch
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Summary:In 1978, kangaroo mother care (KMC) was proposed as a caring alternative for low birth weight (LBW) infants. We are reporting here early outcomes of a randomized, controlled trial comparing KMC to traditional care. An open randomized, controlled trial was conducted in a large tertiary care hospital. All newborn infants
ISSN:0031-4005
1098-4275
DOI:10.1542/peds.100.4.682