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Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care Is Keeping More Babies Alive And Keeping Mothers Healthier Too

Across the globe, one in 10 babies is born preterm, meaning before 37 full weeks of pregnancy. Survival rates of preterm babies vary widely. Prematurity can have a stark effect on overall health, significantly increasing the likelihood of major and chronic illness, disability, and developmental delays. The practice of kangaroo mother care (KMC) helps address those needs.