Randomized, Controlled Trial of Kangaroo Mother Care in Increasing the Rate of Weight Gain Among Neonates

"The infants were placed on continuous skin to skin contact between the mother and the baby as soon as possible. The mother kept her newborn infant between the breast, in close contact with her body and covered with the kangaroo tube. Infants wore diaper and a cap during the procedure. Breastfeeding was the standard feeding method.~When the baby was not in KMC, the baby was placed in the bassinet under warm lamp, if needed, adequately clothed and covered."

"This is generally included: an artificial warming system (heated room overhead lamp warmers). Breastfeeding was also the standard feeding method but if indicated, babies can also be fed through tube or cup feeding. The mothers were allowed to visit their babies anytime but skin to skin contact was not allowed.~Babies in both groups were monitored hourly. Their heart rate, respiratory rate and temperature were monitored and recorded. Any untoward events like hypothermia, hypoglycemia, apnea, signs of sepsis, and feeding problems were also noted."