Your roommate's brother and sister-in-law just had a baby girl.Their daughter was born with very low birth weight.They did not get much help in terms of advice and are now leaving the hospital after only being there 7 days.What type of close-contact intervention would you advise for them?

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Kangaroo care involves skin-to-skin contact between the infant and parent, which has been shown to have numerous benefits for low birth weight babies, including stabilizing their heart rate, breathing, and temperature. It also promotes bonding and can help with milk production in mothers. Papoose care involves swaddling the baby tightly to restrict movement, which is not recommended for premature infants as it can restrict breathing and blood flow. Marsupial care does not exist as a recognized intervention. Frequent contact care could be beneficial, but kangaroo care is a more specific and effective intervention for low birth weight babies.

Your Roommate's Brother and Sister-In-Law Just Had a Baby Girl