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Millennium Development Goal 4 – Countdown to 2015

Millennium Development Goal 4, or simply MDG 4, set an ambitious target of reducing child infant mortality by two thirds between 1990 and 2015. Reducing child infant mortality was identified as one of the keys to development. Since 2000, governments around the world have taken a raft of measures to meet the targets laid out under MDG 4. Progress to Date Great strides have been made in moving towards... (posted by Nyrie 1 year 51 days ago.)

Coverage of Care for women and Newborns

There are a wide range of strategies and interventions used to save the lives of women and children during pregnancy, childbirth birth and in the neonatal period. These include; Reproductive health services such contraceptive services Antenatal care Skilled obstetrical care and emergency services Post natal care The provision of contraceptives as a reproductive health measure appears to be in... (posted by Nyrie 1 year 53 days ago.)

Kangaroo Mother Care – A Low Birth Weight Neo Natal Practical Solution

Low birth weight babies can weigh less than 2.5 kilos at birth. A child that is underweight is at a great risk of death due to infection and other potential complications. They also can suffer from developmental problems. Kangaroo Mother Care is a solution specifically designed to give low birth weight and pre-term infants a fighting chance and higher rates of survival as a... (posted by Nyrie 1 year 90 days ago.)

Premature Births - The Kangaroo Mother Care Method

The incidence of premature births has been increasing worldwide. The reasons for this are wide and varied. One thing is clear though, the Kangaroo Mother Care method gives premature babies a better chance of survival. Approximately 10% of all births across the globe each year are premature. Premature birth statistics compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the US, UK and Scandinavian... (posted by Nyrie 1 year 97 days ago.)

Kangaroo Mother Care: It's a Big Part of Bonding With Your Newborn Baby

Moms, dads and newborns can improve their bonding and attachment through he use of Kangaroo Mother Care. Through the release hormones feelings of attachment and bonding are increased in the Mom, Dad and the baby. It's through skin to skin contact, breastfeeding and staying within the loving reach of Kangaroo Mother Care. With KMC all of the senses are heightened fro both the parent... (posted by Nyrie 1 year 97 days ago.)

Pre-Term Birth Complications - How Kangaroo Mother Care Can Help

Pre-term birth complications are one of the leading causes of newborn deaths globally. Many children born pre-term are also underweight. This is a deadly combination that can lead to death of the infant. Early identification and treatment of complications is necessary to ensure survival of the infant. But, more importantly Kangaroo Mother Care must be initiated as soon as possible to... (posted by Nyrie 1 year 97 days ago.)