Humanization in low weight newborn intensive care - Kangaroo Mother Care: the Brazilian propose

Abstract

This work describes the start of Kangaroo Care utilization in Colombia, his spread in other countries and how it is applied in Brazil, contextualizing the Brazilian experience in the Humanized Care of Low Weight Newborn - Kangaroo Care (AHRNPB-MC). Our primary source to systemize the experience was the analysis of documents, including official papers produced by the Brazilian health department. The study provided a reflection on the AHRNPB-MC and his use as tool for improvement the Brazilian neonatal care.

Humanized care; Neonatal assistance; Public health; Kangaroo Care