Kangaroo Care for Premature InfantsCurrent as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Jennifer Merchant, MD - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
 |
|
Kangaroo Care for Premature InfantsTopic OverviewKangaroo care is the skin-to-skin holding of an infant on your chest, under a hospital gown or loose shirt. After a premature or sick infant is medically stable, parents can practice kangaroo care. It is known to have positive effects on an infant's heart rate and breathing. It also helps with parent-infant bonding. Many neonatal intensive care units encourage kangaroo care of premature infants. Some encourage it with tiny infants and infants on ventilators. But others advise it only with more developed, stable infants. Related InformationCredits
ByHealthwise Staff Current as ofMay 4, 2017
Current as of: May 4, 2017 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: Sarah Marshall, MD - Family Medicine & Jennifer Merchant, MD - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine |
|
Search the
Healthwise Knowledgebase Topic ContentsThis information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated, disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.org. © 1995-2018 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. |
