Kangaroo Care is a way of holding a preterm or full term infant so that there is skin-to-skin contact between the baby and the parent. It is a great way for baby to bond with parents. Other advantages are that it increases mom’s breast milk production, helps to stabilize vital signs, provides warmth, and reduces the risk of infection. If you are interested in learning more about this practice, please speak your baby’s nurse.
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