Kangaroo Mother Care and neonatal outcomes: A meta-analysis.

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Journal of Paediatrics and Child HealthVolume 52, Issue 5 p. 579-579 Heads UpFree Access Kangaroo Mother Care and neonatal outcomes: A meta-analysis Craig Mellis, Corresponding Author Craig Mellis Reviewer [email protected] Sydney Medical School, University of SydneySearch for more papers by this author Craig Mellis, Corresponding Author Craig Mellis Reviewer [email protected] Sydney Medical School, University of SydneySearch for more papers by this author First published: 21 June 2016 https://doi.org/10.1111/jpc.13218Citations: 10AboutSectionsPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) originated in South America as a low cost alternative to incubators for low birth weight (LBW) infants. The key feature of KMC is early, continuous, and prolonged skin-to-skin contact between LBW newborn and mother. Ideally, KMC also includes exclusive breastfeeding; early hospital discharge; and close follow-up at home. A recent systematic review and meta-analysis examined the association between KMC and neonatal outcomes.1 A total of 124 studies met inclusion criteria, of which half were randomized controlled trials and the others observational. Results were resoundingly positive. Among LBW newborns, KMC (compared to conventional care) was associated with a 36% reduction in mortality (RR = 0.64; 95% CI 0.46 to 0.89). KMC also significantly decreased risk of neonatal sepsis (RR = 0.53; 95% CI 0.34 to 0.83); hypothermia (RR = 0.22; 95% CI 0.12 to 0.41); hypoglycemia (RR = 0.12; 95% CI 0.05 to 0.32); hospital re-admission (RR = 0.42; 95% CI 0.23 to 0.76); and increased exclusive breastfeeding (RR =1.50; 95% CI 1.26 to1.78). Not surprisingly, the authors concluded; “interventions to scale up KMC implementation are warranted”. Reference 1Boundy EO et al. Pedaitrics 2016; 137: 1– 16. Citing Literature Volume52, Issue5May 2016Pages 579-579 ReferencesRelatedInformation