Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Sugandha Arya, Helga Naburi, Kondwani Kawaza, Sam Newton, Chineme H. Anyabolu, Nils Bergman, Suman P. N. Rao, Pratima Mittal, Evelyne Assenga, Luis Gadama, Roderick Larsen-Reindorf, Oluwafemi Kuti, Agnes Linner, Sachiyo Yoshida, Nidhi Chopra, Matilda Ngarina, Ausbert T. Msusa, Adwoa Boakye-Yiadom, Bankole P. Kuti, Barak Morgan, Nicole Minckas, Jyotsna Suri, Robert Moshiro, Vincent Samuel, Naana Wireko-Brobby, Siren Rettedal, Harsh V. Jaiswal, M. Jeeva Sankar, Isaac Nyanor, Hiresh Tiwary, Pratima Anand, Alexander A. Manu, Kashika Nagpal, Daniel Ansong, Isha Saini, Kailash C. Aggarwal, Nitya Wadhwa, Rajiv Bahl, Bjorn Westrup, Ebunoluwa A. Adejuyigbe, Gyikua Plange-Rhule, Queen Dube, Harish Chellani, Augustine Massawe
Summary: Immediate kangaroo mother care for low-birth-weight infants can reduce mortality rates compared to conventional care.
NEW ENGLAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Pediatrics
Varun Govindarajan, Sahana Devadas, Pritik A. Shah, Shivashankar Diggikar
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether Kangaroo mother care (KMC) helps in transferring favorable skin microbiome from mother to preterm infants. A prospective cohort pilot study was conducted in a NICU in South India, recruiting 30 preterm infants. The microbiome composition of the infants' axilla, chest, and abdomen were analyzed before and after KMC, using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) - 16sRNA. The results showed that KMC altered the neonatal skin microbiota towards a more favorable microenvironment.
INDIAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lucja Bieleninik, Mark Ettenberger, Shulamit Epstein, Cochavit Elefant, Shmuel Arnon
Summary: Neonatal music therapy has shown benefits for preterm infants and caregivers. However, there is a lack of understanding of the mechanisms of change in NICU-MT research. This article discusses the potential role of the HPA axis, autonomic nervous system, and co-regulation in the effects of MT interventions on preterm infants and the mother-infant relationship.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Delia Cristobal Canadas, Tesifon Parron Carreno, Cristina Sanchez Borja, Antonio Bonillo Perales
Summary: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) has a positive effect on the stress of preterm infants and their mothers, reducing cortisol levels, promoting infant weight gain, and reducing postpartum depression in mothers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Sindhu Sivanandan, Mari Jeeva Sankar
Summary: This systematic review provides updated evidence on the effects of kangaroo mother care (KMC) on mortality and other critical outcomes in preterm and low birth weight infants. The findings suggest that KMC reduces the risk of mortality and should be initiated within 24 hours of birth and provided for at least 8 hours daily.
Article
Pediatrics
Erin Swieter, Jessica M. Gross, Julia Stephen, Kristi Watterberg, Jessie R. Maxwell
Summary: This study aimed to analyze the effects of skin-to-skin care on heart rate variability (HRV) in preterm infants receiving respiratory support. The results showed that skin-to-skin care led to decreased HRV, indicating physiological benefits for the infants.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Pediatrics
Wei-yan Chen, Ying-ying Wu, Meng-yan Xu, Tao-Hsin Tung
Summary: The study investigated the effects of kangaroo mother care on the psychological stress response and sleep quality of mothers with premature infants. The results showed that kangaroo mother care can alleviate adverse psychological stress and improve sleep status.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Yan Mo, Xinyue Gu, Dong Li, Wei Dai, Jing Xu, Shoo K. Lee, Wenhao Zhou, Yun Cao, Qiufen Wei, Siyuan Jiang
Summary: This study investigated the use of narcotics and sedatives in Chinese neonatal intensive care units among very preterm infants and their association with neonatal outcomes. The results showed that the use of narcotics and sedatives was associated with adverse neonatal outcomes such as periventricular leukomalacia, severe retinopathy of prematurity, and bronchopulmonary dysplasia.
TRANSLATIONAL PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Laura Marcela Torres, Goldy Mazia, Tanya Guenther, Bina Valsangkar, Steve Wall
Summary: The study focused on tracking the status of facility-based Kangaroo mother care (KMC) in six priority countries across three different time periods. Progress in national policy and advocacy was relatively fast and consistent, while implementation support and research progress were slower and more variable. The number of health facilities offering KMC services increased in all six countries, but challenges remain in estimating coverage and integrating KMC indicators into national health information systems.
JOURNAL OF GLOBAL HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
Juan Yang, Yanan Guo, Yuying Dai
Summary: This study investigated the effects of Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) on the immunological and pulmonary functions of preterm infants (PTIs) during breastfeeding. The results showed that PTIs in the KMC group had better growth and development, as well as improved immunological and pulmonary functions.
EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Yu Wang, Linping Zhang, Wenbin Dong, Rong Zhang
Summary: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) has a sustained analgesic effect on preterm infants during repeated painful procedures and contributes to stabilizing cerebral oxygenation, protecting brain function development.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PERINATOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dhyey Pandya, Gouda Ankula Prasad Kartikeswar, Gaurav Patwardhan, Sandeep Kadam, Anand Pandit, Sanjay Patole
Summary: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) initiated within the first week of life in preterm neonates is safe, reduces time to full feeds, improves nutritional outcomes, and is well-tolerated, showing potential benefits for moderately ill preterm neonates.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Review
Pediatrics
Benjamin W. Ackermann, Daniel Klotz, Roland Hentschel, Ulrich H. Thome, Anton H. van Kaam
Summary: High-frequency ventilation (HFV) is a respiratory support mode that has been used for over 30 years in neonates. It can effectively restore lung function and potentially limit ventilator-induced lung injury. Understanding how HFV works and its clinical application is crucial for its optimal and safe use. This article presents important aspects of HFV, including gas exchange, lung-protective concepts, clinical use, and possible adverse effects. It also discusses the use of HFV in respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants and respiratory failure in term neonates.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Delia Cristobal Canadas, Antonio Bonillo Perales, Maria del Pilar Casado Belmonte, Rafael Galera Martinez, Tesifon Parron Carreno
Summary: This study conducted a bibliometric analysis to investigate the scientific production on kangaroo mother care in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit. The results showed that research in this field is highly productive and focused on five main topics: prematurity, male, psychology, intensive care neonatal, and major clinical study. Furthermore, the study identified four research directions for future work: preterm infants, child-parent relations, child development, and skin-to-skin contact.
ARCHIVES DE PEDIATRIE
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Saskia Walker, Shalini Ojha, Eleanor J. Mitchell
Summary: This study aimed to explore the attitudes of parents and healthcare professionals towards Kangaroo Care (KC) in the United Kingdom, as well as the facilitators and barriers to its implementation. Online cross-sectional surveys were conducted, revealing that most healthcare professionals and parents believe in the benefits of KC and would like to practice it, but a lack of resources for effective implementation is the main barrier.
Article
Pediatrics
Camila Piqui Nascimento, Larissa Prado Maia, Patricia Terra Alves, Aline Teodoro de Paula, Jair Pereira Cunha Junior, Vania Olivetti Steffen Abdallah, Daniela Marques de Lima Mota Ferreira, Luiz Ricardo Goulart, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo
Summary: The duration of invasive mechanical ventilation in the first 48 hours of life is a significant clinical predictor of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in very low birth weight infants. The use of continuous invasive mechanical ventilation is associated with increased ratios between GM-CSF and eotaxin, indicating increased lung injury and disease progression.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Cynthia Ribeiro Nascimento Nunes, Vivian Mara Goncalves Oliveira Azevedo, Nathalia Faria Freitas, Thalyta Magalhaes Rodrigues, Patricia Rodrigues Costa, Fernanda Lima Alves, Marina Oliveira Rabello, Igor Braga Vieira Baiao Salgado, Maria Candida Ferrarez Bouzada
Summary: The study compared the difference in socioemotional development of preterm infants at hospital discharge and at six months of corrected age, and assessed the impact of maternal and infant factors on this development rate. The results showed that neonatal, maternal, and child factors were closely associated with interactive gaze, initiate contact, responsiveness, infantile vocalization, and thus contributed to the socioemocional development of preterm infants with their mothers.
INFANT BEHAVIOR & DEVELOPMENT
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Vanessa A. D. S. Rodrigues, Yahn R. Abreu, Camila A. G. Santos, Alan F. Gatti, Gabriella M. Murer, Barbara D. R. Gontijo, Juliana S. Alves, Thayna M. Cunha, Vivian Mara G. O. Azevedo, Tania M. S. Mendonca, Helena B. M. S. Paro
Summary: The use of nonpharmacological labor pain management methods can effectively reduce unnecessary cesarean birth. Further studies can help healthcare professionals offer more appropriate methods at different stages of labor.
BIRTH-ISSUES IN PERINATAL CARE
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Cynthia Ribeiro do Nascimento Nunes, Nathalia Faria de Freitas, Juliana Rodrigues Peixoto Arruda, Marcelle D'Avila Diniz Bartholomeu, Gislene Cristina Valadares, Thalyta Magalhaes Rodrigues, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Maria Candida Ferrarez Bouzada
Summary: This study compared mother-infant interaction between hospital discharge and six months of corrected age for preterm infants born < 32 weeks and investigated the association between the onset of skin-to-skin contact and the difference in mother-infant interaction. The results showed that early initiation of skin-to-skin contact had a positive impact on infant behavior, while delayed initiation significantly reduced the quality of mother-infant interaction. Multiparous mothers or those exposed to cigarette smoke performed worse in the development of the dyad.
EARLY HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Marivanda J. F. Goudard, Zeni C. Lamy, Sergio T. M. Marba, Milady C. Cavalcante, Alcione M. dos Santos, Vivian M. G. de O. Azevedo, Roberta Costa, Carolina N. M. Guimaraes, Fernando Lamy-Filho
Summary: This study evaluated the association between dose of skin-to-skin contact (SSC) per day and initiation time with the occurrence of deaths in newborns weighing up to 1800g. The results showed that the first SSC before 206 hours of life can reduce the risk of neonatal death. SSC for more than 146.9 min/day was associated with a lower death rate, and the chance of death was zero when there was no early infection or late sepsis.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Rafaelle Cristine Oliveira Cordeiro, Daniela Marques de Lima Mota Ferreira, Heloisio dos Reis, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Airan dos Santos Protazio, Vania Olivetti Steffen Abdallah
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence of hypothermia in the delivery room, at admission, and 2 to 3 hours after admission in preterm infants with very low birth weight (VLBW), its associated factors, and its possible relationship with morbidity and mortality. The results showed that hypothermia was prevalent in the studied population, and the neonatal temperature was directly proportional to gestational age, birth weight, and Apgar score. Hypothermia was associated with maternal factors, such as cesarean delivery. Therefore, implementing and improving strategies for preventing hypothermia is necessary.
REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Rayany Cristina de Souza, Paula Carolina Bejo Wolkers, Leandro Alves Pereira, Rejane Sousa Romao, Eliziane Santos Medeiros, Daniela Marques de Lima Mota Ferreira, Ana Elisa Madalena Rinaldi, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo
Summary: The study aimed to assess the mediating role of breastfeeding self-efficacy in the association between Kangaroo Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit and exclusive breastfeeding. The results showed that the Kangaroo group had a higher rate of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge, and there was a positive association between breastfeeding self-efficacy score and the rate of exclusive breastfeeding, although breastfeeding self-efficacy did not act as a mediator.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Dannyele Nunes Carrijo, Marilia Neves Santos, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Ana Elisa Madalena Rinaldi
Summary: This study describes the trend of participation in group and individual support provided by human milk banks in Brazil between 2010 and 2019. The findings show a significant increase in individual and group support participation during the study period, especially in the North and Northeast regions of Brazil.
JORNAL DE PEDIATRIA
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Marivanda Julia Furtado Goudard, Zeni Carvalho Lamy, Sergio Tadeu Martins Marba, Geisy Maria de Souza Lima, Alcione Miranda dos Santos, Marynea Silva do Vale, Talyta Garcia da Silva Ribeiro, Roberta Costa, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Fernando Lamy-Filho
Summary: This study showed that skin-to-skin contact is crucial in maintaining exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge for preterm infants weighing between 1,125g and 1,655g at birth, especially for those with lower severity scores.
REVISTA DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2022)
Article
Pediatrics
Gabriella Vieira Carneiro, Fabiana Sodre de Oliveira, Leandro Alves Pereira, Erica Rodrigues Mariano de Almeida Rezende, Luciana Carneiro Pereira Goncalves, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo
Summary: This study analyzed the association between phenotypic and genotypic characteristics and disease severity in individuals with cystic fibrosis. The findings showed that certain gene mutations were associated with pancreatic insufficiency, while certain viruses and underweight were associated with disease severity. However, there was no association between gene mutations and disease severity. The study highlights the importance of investigating environmental factors on disease severity.
REVISTA PAULISTA DE PEDIATRIA
(2023)
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rejane Sousa Romao, Rayany Cristina Souza, Eliziane Santos Medeiros, Priscilla Larissa Silva Pires, Leandro Alves Pereira, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Ana Elisa Madalena Rinaldi
Summary: The objective of this study is to compare feeding practices of low birthweight infants based on the type of care received. The study found that the Kangaroo Care group had higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge and higher rates of mixed breastfeeding over 6 months. Early supply of formula and introduction of solid foods were similar in both groups.
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Adna Nascimento Souza, Zeni Carvalho Lamy, Marivanda Julia Furtado Goudard, Sergio Tadeu Martins Marba, Roberta Costa, Laize Nogueira de Caldas, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Fernando Lamy-Filho
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate factors associated with less than 180 min/day skin-to-skin contact in newborns during hospitalization. A prospective observational cohort study was conducted in Brazilian neonatal units. Data from 405 mother-child pairs were analyzed, and maternal and neonatal variables were collected from medical records and interviews. The variables associated with less skin-to-skin contact time were lack of easy access to the hospital, lack of previous knowledge of the kangaroo method, and maternal morbidities during pregnancy. Health policies should prioritize mothers without easy access to the hospital and who are unaware of the kangaroo method to promote greater skin-to-skin contact during their child's hospitalization.
CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Marivanda Julia Furtado Goudard, Zeni Carvalho Lamy, Laize Nogueira de Caldas, Sergio Tadeu Martins Marba, Roberta Costa, Geisy Maria Souza de Lima, Vivian Mara Gonsalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Fernando Lamy-Filho
Summary: This study describes the practice of skin-to-skin contact in Brazilian neonatal units, including the beginning, duration, location, and participants. Data was collected from medical records and interviews, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that skin-to-skin contact was practiced intermittently in these units, with a few times a day, predominantly by mothers, and with longer exposure time in the second stage of kangaroo care.
ACTA PAULISTA DE ENFERMAGEM
(2023)
Review
Pediatrics
Gabriela Soutto Mayor Assumpcao Pinheiro, Rayany Cristina de Souza, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Nathalia Sernizon Guimaraes, Laura Gregorio Pires, Stela Maris Aguiar Lemos, Claudia Regina Lindgren Alves
Summary: This study systematically reviewed and summarized the evidence on the effects of intrauterine exposure to SARS-CoV-2 on infant development and behavior. The findings showed no evidence of higher developmental delay rates in infants exposed to SARS-CoV-2 during pregnancy. However, the exposed infants had lower scores on fine motor and problem-solving skills compared to non-exposed infants or pre-pandemic cohorts.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gabriela Soutto Mayor Assumpcao Pinheiro, Vivian Mara Goncalves de Oliveira Azevedo, Aline Almeida Bentes, Gabriela Cintra Januario, Jose Nelio Januario, Mila Lemos Cintra, Ana Beatriz Araujo de Souza, Laura Gregorio Pires, Stela Maris Aguiar Lemos, Claudia Regina Lindgren Alves
Summary: This study evaluated the use of dried blood spots (DBS) from newborns and their mothers to detect SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies. The results showed that 14.7% of the neonates tested positive, with 73.2% of their mothers also testing positive. The study suggests that this innovative strategy could improve the understanding of COVID-19 antibody dynamics during pregnancy and recommends a universal serological survey in puerperal women and neonates.
CADERNOS DE SAUDE PUBLICA
(2022)
