About KMC
For Preterm/Low Birthweight Babies
What is KMC?
KMC is placing your baby so that the skin on his/her chest and tummy is in contact with the skin on your chest, for at least an hour, ideally several times a day. Its key features are:
- early, continuous and prolonged skin-to-skin contact between the mother and the baby
- usually initiated in hospital and can be continued at home with adequate support
- allows small babies to be discharged early
- it is a gentle, yet powerful therapy for preterm infants
You may have heard of kangaroo mother care expressed in other ways such as KMC, kangaroo care, KC or even kangaroo father care.
KMC at birth and thereafter
Best done as soon as possible after birth for a few weeks. Read more….
KMC and breastfeeding
With KMC, your baby breastfeeds directly from the breasts more successfully and you produce more milk. Read more…
Home KMC
Baby would love it if you continue KMC at home. Read more….
History of KMC
There are a number of important milestones in the history of Kangaroo Mother Care. These milestones started with traditional beginnings and have progressed to what is now international endorsement. Read more….