Kanagroo Mother Care - a natural way of caring for all newborns especially premature and low birth weight babies.
This video provides the latest up-to-date research and evidence to prove that the newborn thrives best in its original "rightful place"- on its mother's chest. It is intended for health workers dealing with both healthy and "at risk" mothers-to-be, and for prospective mothers and fathers, and explains WHY Kangaroo Mother Care works.

SKIN-TO-SKIN CONTACT - the naked baby is placed against the mother's skin, where the temperature is perfectly controlled all the time. A mother's temperature will naturally rise 2o C to warm a cold baby. Breathing is markedly improved.
BREASTFEEDING - the baby is given the full benefits of the perfect food. Mother's milk has the exact proteins required. For premature babies the protein content increases automatically for better growth. The composition is such that the baby rarely suffers colic and constipation. Mother's milk contains antibodies against infections. Having the baby against the mother's skin has positive effects for the mother also, and stimulates the breast to produce more milk.
NEVER SEPARATE MOTHER AND CHILD - the stress of separation causes hormones to be released which interfere with digestion and all other normal functions of the baby's body: the baby is in survival mode rather than growing normally. Kangaroo Mother Care enables the baby to relax, and improves the heart rate and the temperature. High levels of stress hormones can have permanent bad effects on the brain of the baby, resulting in behaviour disorders and lower IQ later in life.
MOTHER'S LOVE - is what the baby needs most. Kangaroo Mother Care leads to better bonding between mother and baby, and also father! Kangaroo Mother Care also empowers the mother, who knows instinctively that she is doing the right thing - giving her baby superb nursing care for a secure and healthy future.

The video provides full details on why Kangaroo Mother Care works, and why it is so important for all newborn babies. It is intended for health workers dealing with both healthy and "at risk" mothers-to-be, and for prospective mothers and fathers.

The actual application of Kangaroo Mother Care must be done under supervision of a health professional, and is not described in the video.