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The
Kangaroo Mother Care website presents the critically important work of Dr. Nils
Bergman, a public health physician and hospital superintendent in Cape Town, South
Africa.
KMC is
defined as having three components: "skin-to-skin contact, exclusive
breastfeeding, and support to the mother-infant dyad." While it is especially
helpful for premature babies, skin-to-skin contact offers numerous benefits for all
infants.
The
well-designed website includes detailed information about the KMC program, a history
of KMC, research references, and more. A unique and fascinating part of the site is a
33-page, 3-month photo series report of Stohm, a premature infant who received KMC
from both mother and father.
Two exceptional videotapes and KangaCarrier shirts, which allow
skin-to-skin contact, can also be ordered through the site. While they are especially
suited and recommended for carrying premature and low birth weight babies, these
attractive shirts can bring the benefits of skin-to-skin contact to all infants.
www.kangaroomothercare.com
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