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Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care: A Simple Lifesaver for Preterm Infants

Immediate kangaroo mother care (iKMC) reduces mortality and improves outcomes for preterm infants. New review in World Journal of Pediatrics supports early skin-to-skin contact as a lifesaving intervention.

This matters because immediate kangaroo mother care (iKMC) is a low-cost, high-impact intervention that can significantly reduce mortality and complications in premature and low-birth-weight infants. For parents, healthcare providers, and policymakers, the evidence supports integrating iKMC into standard neonatal care, potentially saving countless lives worldwide. The findings also highlight practical steps — such as creating mother–NICUs and training staff — that can help overcome implementation barriers, making this accessible even in resource-limited settings.