Parent counselling guide on kangaroo mother care (KMC)
29 October 2025
| Guidance (normative)
Overview
This guide supports health workers in counselling parents and families of preterm and low birth weight (LBW) newborns on the essential practice of Kangaroo Mother Care. It provides clear, structured guidance to facilitate consistent, effective discussions that build parents’ confidence in caring for their small or sick baby. By promoting informed decision-making and practical, supportive communication, the guide helps strengthen family involvement in newborn care.
Editors
WHO
Number of pages
34
Reference numbers
ISBN: 9789240116610