Lucknow, May 15 -- The Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) method, being implemented in government hospitals for the specialized care of premature and low-birth-weight infants, is delivering remarkable results across Uttar Pradesh.
In many cases, not only mothers but also grandmothers and fathers are stepping forward to provide this life-saving care, becoming true nurturers for vulnerable newborns.
Healthcare experts say the initiative is helping reduce infant mortality by promoting continuous skin-to-skin contact between the caregiver and the baby, ensuring warmth, bonding, and improved nutrition.
According to reports, 27-year-old Meenu Kumari from Lohamandi in Agra gave birth to a baby requiring Kangaroo Mother Care. Doctors advised that the in...