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Kangaroo Mother Care supports both mother and baby, improves maternal comfort and joy while gaining strong support for continued use in neonatal care.
A qualitative study issued in “SAGE Open Medicine” highlighted the transformative benefits of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for mothers and newborns, offering a comprehensive approach to comfort and joy in postpartum care. KMC involves close skin-to-skin contact between the baby and the mother, thus promoting bonding, breastfeeding, and thermoregulation in newborns, regardless of their weight, gestational age, or health condition. Pary Mohammad Aziz aimed to explore the feelings and perceptions of mothers who have experienced KMC.
Twenty-five postnatal mothers who had engaged in KMC with their newborns were interviewed. Twelve unique responses were gathered, and the analysis of the interviews revealed 4 main themes and one subtheme. The majority of mothers (48%) were aged 20 to 30 years, with 40% in the 30 to 40 age range. Of the newborns, 64% were full-term and 28% were premature. Mothers reported noteworthy improvements in their perception of KMC, with many noting reduced pain, increased comfort, and a general sense of positivity.
For most, this was their initial encounter with KMC, and it was described as both novel and enjoyable. A strong majority expressed a desire to resume the practice, championing its ongoing integration into hospital care protocols. The findings support the widespread adoption of KMC as a beneficial strategy in neonatal care, providing a comprehensive approach to boosting the well-being of both mothers and newborns.
SAGE Open Medicine
Experience and expression of postnatal mothers practicing kangaroo mother care: A qualitative study
Pary Mohammad Aziz
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