Kangaroo Mother Care: Everyone enjoys the joy of hearing a baby's laughter at home, but this moment is very important for a mother. Because, it is only a mother who carries her child in her womb for 9 months. During this time, she lives for the child, not for herself. She always chooses such food that is good for the child's health. By doing this, the child's physical and mental development takes place properly. According to experts, like pregnancy, no carelessness should be done even after the birth of the child. Especially, in case of underweight and premature delivery. The risk of many problems increases for such a child. To save the child from these problems, the help of 'Kangaroo Mother Care' is taken. Now the question is, what is 'Kangaroo Mother Care'? How is it beneficial for the mother and the newborn? Dr. Priyanka Arya, Pediatrician of Government Medical College Kannauj, is telling News18 about this.

Dr. Priyanka Arya says that due to underweight and premature delivery, milk is not produced in the mother's breasts. Due to not being able to consume milk properly, the child's health is also not good. Because, the mother's milk is important for the newborn. In such a situation, the help of 'Kangaroo Mother Care' is taken to save the newborn from problems. It is also called KMC in the common language.

What is 'Kangaroo Mother Care'?

The 'Kangaroo Care' method is a natural treatment. In this, the baby has to be kept close to the chest like a female kangaroo. In medical science, this is called skin-to-skin contact. Skin-to-skin contact with the mother helps in maintaining the body temperature of the newborn. Babies born in premature delivery are weaker than those born in normal delivery. In such a situation, their immunity is weak and their weight is also less. To avoid such a situation, the help of 'Kangaroo Mother Care' is taken under the supervision of a doctor.

Benefits of 'Kangaroo Mother Care' to mother and child?

According to Dr. Priyanka, nowadays the service of 'Kangaroo Mother Care' is available in almost all cities. With this method, the mother can breastfeed the child for a long time. With this, the child also learns to breastfeed. This develops the physical and mental health of the child properly. Also, the child remains safe from various types of diseases and infections. At the same time, the mother gets self-satisfaction i.e. mental happiness.

How long is 'Kangaroo Mother Care' given?

According to experts, 'Kangaroo Mother Care' should start as soon as possible after premature delivery. It may have to be done for 8 hours or more every day under the supervision of a doctor. During this, it should be kept in mind that the mother should keep checking her child from time to time so that the child's nose is not pressed.