Kangaroo Zak FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
NICUs

Information in this site should not be considered as medical advice. It has been compiled with the help of healthcare professionals in the area of Kangaroo Mother Care - it is for reference only.

	1. Is it necessary a special infrastructure to implement the KMC at the NICU?
	2. Do I need additional staff to encourage the practice of skin to skin in my Unit?
	3.Does KMC replace the cares of the NICU?
	4. How long must I hold my baby in the NICU?
	5. For babies weighing less than 1000 grams, how do I keep the head upright during Kangaroo?
	6. How often are Kangaroo Care sessions scheduled?
	7. What if baby becomes unstable during holding and I need instant access to him?
	8. Will my baby still be on a monitor during Kangaroo Care sessions?
	9. What do I do if the nurse of my baby does not believe in KMC and/or does not let me hold my baby?
	10. Why is it important to offer KMC?
	11. Do I need additional staff to encourage the practice of skin to skin in my Unit?
	12. For babies weighing less than 1000 grams, how do I keep the head upright during Kangaroo?
	13. What if the baby is on high vent settings?
	14. What if the baby desaturates or the ventilator starts to alarm?