Passing It On

In a Banswara hospital, a father took the nurses' lessons on skin-to-skin care to heart. Trilok* then shared what he had learned with other families and encouraged them to try it.

Trilok's* baby was born on 11 August 2026 with a low birth weight. When the family joined the Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) programme on 14 September, the baby weighed 1,005 grams. KMC means skin-to-skin contact between a parent and a small baby. It keeps the baby warm and supports feeding and growth.

A steady part of the care

The KMC nurses explained to the family why skin-to-skin contact matters, how it keeps a baby warm and how to support feeding. Trilok took these lessons seriously and followed the nurses' guidance. During the hospital stay he was a consistent, active part of his baby's care, and he made a dedicated effort to see that the baby received KMC.

His involvement showed that both parents can share a newborn's care.

Passing it on

Once Trilok understood KMC and what it could do, he began talking to other families in the hospital. He told them what he had learned: that skin-to-skin care helps keep a baby warm, supports breastfeeding and helps the baby grow. He encouraged them to try it.

This advice came from a fellow parent. His example helped show other families that fathers can take an active part in newborn care and support mothers through KMC.

The nurses gave the family ongoing guidance and encouragement. On 8 October 2026 the baby went home weighing 1,450 grams.

In Banswara, one father learned from the nurses and then passed it on.

*Name changed to protect privacy