Saturday, May 21, 2011

Kangaroo Care

Kangaroo care is a technique used primarily for premature babies in which the parent holds the baby on his or her bare chest so that there is skin to skin contact.  A blanket is then put over the baby.  Not only does this practice promote bonding, but it  has physiological benefits as well.  Kangaroo care can help preemies regulate their body temperature as well as their heart and breathing rates.  It also enhances growth and can lead to an earlier discharge from the NICU. 

Why am I telling you about kangaroo care?  Because we are hopefully going to be able to do it tomorrow!!  That's the plan if Veronica continues to do as well as she has been doing. 

We're so excited!!   

6 comments:

  1. Okay, just wanted to check that my comment showed up. Yoo hoo for Veronica ; )

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  2. I love it!! Sounds perfect!!

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  3. Fantastic news Marcie and Andrew!"Kangarooing" will yield wonderful and postive results!

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  4. Marcie, the above post is from me (Anne) I am using Rob's computer:) Hoping Veronica is ready tomorrow.

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  5. Marcie, that is so exciting! I can only imagine how you and Andrew have been looking forward to holding your little "joey" close. Give her a little kiss from all of her online friends!

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