1,450
Participants
Start Date
November 30, 2014
Primary Completion Date
November 30, 2015
Study Completion Date
November 30, 2015
Chlorhexidine
4% chlorhexidine will be applied to the umbilical stump from day 1 to day 10
Kangaroo Mother Care
Skin to Skin Care which is Kangaroo mother care will be carried out by mother from Day 1 till the study completion
Essential Neonatal Care
Essential Neonatal Care ensures delayed bathing, use of colostrum, exclusive breast feeding, skin to skin care for hypothermia, dry cord care, eye care and immunization for the newborn
Taluka Hospital KN Shah, Dadu
University of Sydney
OTHER
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
OTHER
Aga Khan University
OTHER