Abstract
A quasi-experimental study was undertaken to study the effect of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) on neonatal temperature and weight among newborns in SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. A sample of 40 newborns in the post-natal wards was selected among which 20 were put in the control group and 20 in experimental group. The mothers of the experimental group were educated about KMC, and made to practice the KMC method on their babies. Thereafter the temperature and weight of the babies were checked for 4 consecutive days. Mean, standard deviation, standard error and paired ‘t’ test were compared from the row score obtained in pre-test and post-test. It was observed that the babies in the experimental group showed better thermoregulation and weight gain than those in the control group. The study concluded that KMC promotes good temperature control and better growth for pre- and term newborns.
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