EC Paediatrics

The objective of the paper review article was to show the existing research on the advantages of the application of the kangaroo mother method (KMC) in the survival of preterm infants with low birth weight. The KMC aims to reduce neonatal mortality and weight gain, feeding with breastfeeding. Methodologically, a systematic review study was carried out in the Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Dialnet databases in which inclusion and exclusion criteria were established for the research found. As results, a total of 342 articles were obtained, of which 235 research articles that did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded, 28 were discarded due to duplicity, 79 were reviewed, of which they were selected after reading document 5 in its entirety to be included in the analysis matrix. The review revealed that KMC has advantages in terms of survival of low birth weight premature infants by avoiding additional weight loss in the first days, reducing hospitalization time, improving their weight and height, KMC prevents infections, complications and respiratory conditions which implies a reduction in the mortality rate of premature infants. It was also evidenced that this method favors exclusive breastfeeding and increases its production in volume and quality, which allows the child to quickly improve his condition.

 Keywords: Low Weight; Kangaroo Mother Method; Births; Preterm; Survival

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