Systematic Review of Kangaroo Care Duration's Impact in Neonatal Intensive Care Units on Infant-Maternal Health

• Published in: American journal of perinatology
• Main Authors: Clarke-Sather, Abigail R, Compton, Crystal, Roberts, Kari, Brearley, Ann, Wang, Sonya G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.06.2024

Kangaroo care (KC), skin-to-skin contact between infants and caregivers, is encouraged in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to support health through improved weight, growth, and infant-maternal attachment while reducing the incidence of sepsis and infant pain. However, the optimal duration and...