NAME: S.K.Mohanasundari
DESIGNATION: Lecturer (Pediatric Nursing)
TOPIC: Kangaroo Mother Care
SUB TOPIC: Eligible criteria for
KMC
DATE: 20/10/2010
ELIGIBILITY
CRITERIA
Eligibility criteria for baby
Birth weight >1800 gm:
Start at birth
Birth weight 1200-1799 gm:
Hemodynamically stable – takes a few days
Birth weight <1200 gm:
Need specialized care due to sickness – may
take weeks to initiate
Hemodynamic stability is a MUST
Eligibility criteria for
mother
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Willingness
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Lack of significant illness
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Hygiene
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Supportive family
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Supportive community
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General health and nutrition
