Kangaroo Care

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A baby’s _____ and ______ rates become regulated with kangaroo care.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit to kangaroo care.

• Supports the baby to sleep in longer periods

• Allows the mother to produce more breastmilk

• Gets the baby to eat more

• Creates a bond from the mother to baby

What is the primary purpose of kangaroo care?

• Prevent hypothermia in the newborn

• Calm the baby

• Just hold the baby

• Improve the baby's overall condition

What 2 things does kangaroo care help reduce for the infant?

• Apnea and Crying

• Crying and Consolability

• Sleep and Reflexes

• Weight and Heart Rate

How long should you leave the patient doing skin to skin care?

• About 15 minutes

• About 30 minutes

• About 2 hours

• About an hour