Twice in Intensive Care, Then Home

Born at 1400 grams and struggling to breathe, Nazia's baby returned to intensive care once more before pulling through.

Nazia's baby was born premature at Janana Hospital in Tonk, weighing just 1,400 grams. From the very first moments the baby struggled with laboured breathing and lethargy — and was rushed to the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU).

A careful beginning

After a day of close monitoring and treatment, the team began Kangaroo Mother Care, helping the baby gain strength and become more active. The KMC nurses counselled Nazia and her family in detail, and the family gradually built up to doing six to eight hours of skin-to-skin per day.

Setback, then recovery

On the twelfth day, the baby's breathing faltered again and was referred back to SNCU. But with continued treatment the baby eventually stabilised and the family resumed KMC - the baby's weight began to climb.

"हम बहुत ख़ुश है सभी नर्सेस ने हमारे बहुत अच्छे से ध्यान रखा और हमे अच्छी अच्छी बाते भी सिखाई. हम केएमसी की सारी नर्सेस का और टीम का दिल से शुक्रिया करते है। की उन्होंने यह कार्यक्रम चलाया ।"

"We are so happy. The nurses looked after us so well and taught us so much. We thank the whole KMC team with all our hearts for running this programme."— Nazia's family

After 29 days, the baby was discharged healthy at 1,790 grams. A premature baby who twice needed intensive care had found a path to a healthy life through KMC.

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