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Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) in LBW infants--a western Rajasthan experience
Mukesh Gupta1, Rakesh Jora, Ravi Bhatia
1Department of Pediatrics, Regional Institute of Maternal & Child Health, Umaid Hospital for Women and Children, Dr. S.N. Medical College, Jodhpur, India. mukeshg4@yahoo.com
Objective:
This study was taken to study the various beneficial effects of KMC in LBW babies.
Methods:
50 LBW babies (birth weight> 2 kg) two who delivered at Umaid Hospital, RIMCH Jodhpur included in this study and they have given KMC 4-6 hours/day in 3-4 settings. Maternal & Neonatal characteristics and complications prospectively recorded.
Results:
Of 50 LBW babies enrolled, M:F ratio was 1.5:1 and mean birth weight was 1.487 +/- 0.175 kg. The mean age at which KMC started was 4+/-1.738 days. The mean weight gain was 29 +/- 3.52 g, mean age of discharge 23.6 +/- 3.52 days and mean duration of hospital stay was 15.5 +/- 11.3 days.
Conclusion:
KMC is effective and safe in stable preterm infants and as effective on traditional care with incubators. KMC because of its simplicity may have a place in home care of LBW babies.
