According to the statistics of Tu Du Hospital from 2010 up to now, every year about 1,000 premature babies are saved through the method of "kangaroo"
Premature babies, babies born before 36 weeks and weighing less than 2.5 kg often have weak health, limp body, and difficult to self-heat to keep warm so they need to be incubated immediately. incubated or warmed at the mother's temperature to be able to live and develop normally.
The Kangaroo Skin-to-Skin method, also known as the Kangaroo method, was first known in 1978, modeled after the mother kangaroo's child care. This method is mainly used to take care of premature babies, help babies stabilize their temperature and sleep better. This method has been applied by Tu Du Hospital since 1997 and up to now, about 6,000 premature babies have been saved thanks to this method.
Take care of a premature baby
1 / Benefits of the Kangaroo method
- Thanks to the mother's temperature, the baby's temperature will always be stable in about 37 degrees
- Maintain a stable heart rate, increase oxygen concentration in the blood and limit the risk of neonatal infection
- Help children sleep quickly, sleep deeply and prolong their sleep time . At the same time, help the baby gain weight and develop brain faster.
- Reduce the rate of cerebral palsy and sudden death due to milk reflux
- Increase the bond between mother and baby
- Help breast milk come back better
- Shorten hospital stay
2 / Principle of application
To maximize the effectiveness of the kangaroo method, mothers need to ensure the following 3 principles:
- At least for the first 24 hours after birth, mother and baby must always be in skin-to-skin position. Place the baby on his stomach on the mother's chest, between the breasts. Thanks to the mother's temperature, the baby's body is also maintained warm and the baby does not need to use calories to warm himself. Minimize the child's clothes and diapers when performing this method.
- Exclusive breastfeeding: Compared with formula milk, breast milk is easier to absorb and digest. At the same time, in breast milk also has a higher nutritional component, helping to increase the body's resistance.
- Regularly massage your baby during the process
In addition to premature babies, this method is also used by many mothers for full term babies because of its great benefits. According to research, babies cared for this way will have better immunity, sleep well and gain more weight. However, unlike the case of taking care of premature babies, with normal-born babies, mothers do not need to hold their babies 24/24, but just spend 2-3 hours a day.
"Pocket" all the information you need to know about premature babies Born before their due date, premature babies are often not fully prepared for birth, at higher risk of disease. Even the risk of death is also higher than normal. What do you have to do to take care of your baby best, and also somewhat less nervous?
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