Thukral Anu, Chawla Deepak, Agarwal Ramesh, Deorari Ashok K, Paul Vinod K
Division of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi, 110029, India.
Indian J Pediatr. 2008 May;75(5):497-503. doi: 10.1007/s12098-008-0077-7. Epub 2008 Jun 8.
The term kangaroo mother care (KMC) is derived from practical similarities to marsupial care-giving, i.e., the premature infant is kept warm in the maternal pouch and close to the breasts for unlimited feeding. It is a gentle and effective method that avoids agitation routinely experienced in a busy ward with preterm infants. An important main stay of kangaroo mother care is breastfeeding encouragement. Observational studies have shown reduction in mortality after institution of KMC. Preterm babies exposed to skin to skin contact showed a better mental development and better results in motor tests. It also improves thermal care. All stable LBW babies are candidate for KMC. Often this is desirable, until the baby's gestation reaches term or the weight is around 2500 g. The mother and family members are encouraged to take care of the baby in KMC and should be counseled to come for follow-up visits regularly.
袋鼠式护理（KMC）这一术语源于与有袋动物育儿方式在实际操作上的相似之处，即早产儿在母亲育儿袋中保持温暖，并靠近乳房进行不限时喂养。这是一种温和且有效的方法，可避免在忙碌的早产儿病房中经常出现的躁动。袋鼠式护理的一个重要主要支撑点是鼓励母乳喂养。观察性研究表明，实施袋鼠式护理后死亡率有所降低。接触皮肤接触护理的早产儿在智力发育方面表现更好，在运动测试中也有更好的结果。它还改善了体温护理。所有病情稳定的低体重儿都是袋鼠式护理的适用对象。通常在婴儿孕周达到足月或体重约为2500克之前，这种护理方式都是可取的。鼓励母亲和家庭成员采用袋鼠式护理照顾婴儿，并应建议他们定期前来进行随访。
