Kangaroo Zak FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
About Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC)

11. Where does Kangaroo Care Take Place?
  KMC can be started in the delivery room or in the NICU, Intermediate Care Unit or Basic Care Unit and continued at home
12. When can I start Kangaroo Care with my infant?
 

As soon as possible (depending on the stability of the baby and the agreement of the family and the health personnel).
13. What is the Kangaroo (skin-to-skin) Lactation Considerations?
  Exclusive breastfeeding, whenever possible must be the rule. Initially, a strict schedule for feeding is followed. When the infant’s growth is shown to be adequate, the schedule is relaxed to accommodate to the infant’s demands. The goal is to obtain a weight gain rate that approaches intrauterine growth rate during the third trimester of pregnancy (15 g/Kg/day until 40 weeks of postconceptional age). If with exclusive breastfeeding, and after receiving an intense training and support of breastfeeding provided during hospital stay, the infant’s growth is not satisfactory, breastfeeding is complemented with premature formula. A dropper or a spoon may be employed to administrate complements, to minimize interference at breastfeeding. This is a safe and relatively inexpensive alternative to breast milk fortification. (Answered by the Kangaroo Foundation)
14. Why is it not called Kangaroo PARENT Care if fathers are also encouraged to hold the babies?
 

In its origins, the inspiration of the inventor was Kangaroo Mother Care because at first only the mother took part in the process. However, although it has been promoted the participation of all the family, they wanted to preserve the name because generally it is the mother the one who does most of the job

15. Can children (older siblings) Kangaroo?
 

Yes. Any member of the family capable of giving heat and care to the baby can hold him/her. Minors must be under supervision of a responsible adult.
   
 
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