SAVING HUGS. WHICH WAY A KANGAROO’S METHOD HELPS PREMATURE NEWBORNS
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https://doi.org/10.11603/2411-1597.2022.1.12870Abstract
Prematurity has been the leading cause of neonatal mortality worldwide for at least a decade, but nowadays it is also the leading cause of infant mortality under the age of five. Worldwide, 15 million children are born prematurely each year, which is estimated at about 11 % of all deliveries. Late premature infants have an increased risk of respiratory complications, infections, feeding problems, hypothermia and hypoglycemia. Premature babies in the intensive care unit are exposed to harmful stimuli that often disrupt and shorten their sleep periods.
The support of parents in the intensive care unit after preterm birth is crucial not only for their own mental health, but also because of the potential consequences for their relationship with the infant and the child’s further development. Caring for a kangaroo mother is a comprehensive intervention that is performed for all newborns, especially for premature infants with low birth weight. Kangaroo care can become a common practice after nurses and parents learn about this technique and its many benefits for premature babies.
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