MOTHERS’ EXPERIENCES IN CARING FOR PREMATURE NEWBORN IN THE KANGAROO METHOD

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.67416

Keywords:

Child Care, Infant, Premature, Mothers, Kangaroo-Mother Care Method, Nursing.

Abstract

Objective: to describe mothers’ experiences in caring for the premature newborn in the
kangaroo method.
Method: exploratory descriptive study, of qualitative nature, carried out in a public maternity
hospital in Teresina-PI, northeast region of Brazil. Data collection, with mothers between 18
and 45 years old, took place in August and September 2018. The data were analyzed by the
Collective Subject Discourse.
Results: the mothers’ reports established five central ideas: Care of mothers with the newborn
in the kangaroo method; Kangaroo Method: benefits for the baby; Facilities experienced
by mothers in the kangaroo method; Difficulties in the kangaroo method experienced by
mothers; The relationship of the mother/child bond in the kangaroo method.
Conclusion: the experience in the kangaroo method enables the construction of the affective
bond, favors the baby’s growth and development, provides confidence and autonomy to the
mother in the consolidation of care. However, mothers pointed out difficulties related to the
care of the newborn.

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Published

2020-05-20

How to Cite

Cantanhede, E. S., Amorim, F. C. M., Oliveira, A. D. da S., Almeida, C. A. P. L., & Santos, S. M. dos. (2020). MOTHERS’ EXPERIENCES IN CARING FOR PREMATURE NEWBORN IN THE KANGAROO METHOD. Cogitare Enfermagem, 25. https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.67416

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Vol. 25 (2020)

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