KANGAROO MOTHERS' KNOWLEDGE OF CARE WITH THE POSTURE DURING THE APPLICATION OF THE METHOD

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.1595325090114

• Palavras-chave: Prematurity; kangaroo method; mothers; posture; physiotherapy.

• Keywords: Prematurity; kangaroo method; mothers; posture; physiotherapy.

• Abstract:

  Premature newborns require technological support and prolonged hospitalization due to their immaturity. Methods such as kangaroo care, which involve skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, have been adopted to reduce morbidity and mortality. However, there is concern about the mother's postural overload. The aim of this study was to analyze mothers' knowledge of postural care during the application of the kangaroo method. Conducted with five mothers in the Kangaroo Intermediate Care Unit at the Assis Chateaubriand Maternity School, the research revealed that although the mothers did not mention postural discomfort, they all highlighted the care taken by the team in this regard. They recognized the benefits of the kangaroo method and the importance of proper posture for the well-being of themselves and their babies. The conclusion is that the method is effective and well understood by the mothers in terms of its execution and posture.