International Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Day 2019 – Healthy Newborn Network

International Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Day 2019

The International Kangaroo Care Awareness Day (May 15th) is a global event celebrated since 2011 by communities that appreciate Kangaroo Care parents, organizations, and professionals. Kangaroo mother care (KMC) refers to the practice of providing continuous skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, exclusive breastmilk feeding, and early discharge from hospital. KMC is an especially important … Continue reading International Kangaroo Mother Care Awareness Day 2019