Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is simple skin-to-skin contact where the baby is placed upright on the mother’s chest. It is not just emotional — it is strong medical science. Benefits for Newborn: • Maintains body temperature naturally • Stabilizes heart rate & breathing • Improves weight gain • Promotes better breastfeeding • Reduces infections • Improves sleep • Builds strong emotional bonding Especially important for low birth weight and preterm babies, but beneficial for all newborns. Just 1–2 h

SKIN-SKIN CONTACT: Don't run away when the baby is placed on you after childbirth, it is part of the process to examine the child - Rosetta Ntriwaah Boakye, PRO for National Association of Registered Midwives Ghana - Lekma Polyclinic #NyinsenNeAwoɔ | Adom 106.3 FM

🚨 *Worst Advice for Newborns* 🚨 When it comes to newborns, some well-meaning advice can actually be outdated or even harmful. Let's set the record straight on a few myths: 1. *"Let them cry it out."* Newborns cry to communicate, not to manipulate. Ignoring their cries can lead to distress. Comfort them when they need it! 💞 2. *"Add cereal to the bottle to help them sleep."* Nope! This can be a choking hazard and lead to overfeeding. Stick to breast milk or formula for those tiny tummies. 🍼 3