Effectiveness of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) on Lactation among Mothers of Low Birth Weight (LBW) Newborn

Abstract

Background: Prematurity is one of the main causes of neonatal mortality in India. The birth of a LBW infant can have adverse effect on the breastfeeding pattern. Methodology: True experimental research design was used for this research study. Mother of LBW newborn admitted at Krishna Hospital, Karad were selected as a sample for this study. Simple Random Sampling Technique was used for selection of sample. 120 samples were included in this study. There were 60 mothers in experimental (KMC) and 60 mothers in control group. Results: There were majority of women from 18 -30 yrs. of age category in KMC and CMC group. Majority of women were well educated and had education from 1st – 15th standard. In KMC Group, The mean of BBAT Scale in pretest was 3.833 and SD 1.416 and in posttest it was mean 7.133 and SD 0.8919. In CMC group, the mean of BBAT Scale in pretest was 4.650 and SD 1.516 and in posttest it was mean 5.733 and SD 1.614. So KMC improve Lactation also. Conclusion: This study shows a great impact on Lactation. KMC can helpful to gain weight of the LBW babies.