Kangaroo Care an EffectonTransitionTime From Gavage Feeding

Researchers evaluated vital signs and oxygen saturation of preterm infants in the kangaroo care group 15 minutes before kangaroo care. After the baby's mother was admitted to the NICU, she was assisted by the researcher for hand hygiene and they went to the incubator together. The mother was seated in a comfortable chair next to the incubator. After the researcher covered the head and back of the preterm baby with a baby blanket, she took it from the incubator and placed it between the mother's breasts, with the head up and upright. The baby was supported not only by the neck and shoulders, but also by the whole body. Skin contact between mother and baby was ensured at the highest level. The baby was positioned so that its lips were touching the mother's nipple. The researcher waited until the baby opened its mouth.