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February 19, 2026

Early kangaroo care in preterm less than 32 weeks and very low birth weight infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Joana Arêde Martins Renato Ferreira-da-Silva André Assunção Fátima Clemente Inês Azevedo Sandra Costa

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Key Points

This research aims to evaluate the effects of early kangaroo care in preterm infants less than 32 weeks gestation.
Conducted a systematic review
Analyzed data from multiple studies
Included preterm infants with very low birth weight
Early kangaroo care improves weight gain in preterm infants
Shows reduced hospital stay duration
Provides enhanced bonding between parent and infant

Implication

Systematic review demonstrates benefits of early kangaroo care in preterm infants, suggesting improved health outcomes.

Abstract

Early kangaroo care in preterm £32 weeks and very low birth weight infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Martins et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba08472792ae9fd87039c https://doi.org/10.14434/do.v19i1.42772

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