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Introduction: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a safe and effective alternative comprehensive method for the care of LBW infants. The beneficial effects of KMC on babies such as stabilization of vital parameters, better weight gain, improved survival and adequate thermoregulation has been documented world over. Aims And Objectives: To study the effect of Kangaroo mother care (KMC) on vital parameters of low birth weight infants born in a rural tertiary care center. Materials & Methods: A prospective observational study of total 130 babies who received minimum of 4 hours of KMC/day (at least 1 hour continuously in each sitting) were analyzed.Means and standard deviations were calculated for birth weight, gestation and changes in vital parameters before and during KMC. p value < 0.05 was considered significant.Results:48% babies started KMC within first week of age.Mean duration of KMC was 7 days (3 -48) days.The O2 saturation improved by 2-3%,temperature (oC) rose from 36.75 ± 0.19 to 37.23 ± 0.25, respiration stabilized and the heart rate dropped by 3-5 beats.Conclusion: KMC was found to be safe, effective and feasible method of care of LBW infants.
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