Skin-to-skin ‘kangaroo’ care boosts premature babies’ chances: WHO

London: Babies born too early or too small should be kept in “skin-to-skin” contact with a caregiver rather than being put in an incubator straight after birth to improve their chances of survival, the World Health Organization said.

The new guidelines around “kangaroo mother care” mark a significant shift from current protocols for premature babies and the U.N. health agency’s earlier advice. The guidelines are also particularly pertinent…