Program Contacto Canguro
What does this specialty do?
The program Contacto Canguro It is a comprehensive neonatal care system based on the Kangaroo Mother method, focused on supporting premature or low birth weight newborns and their families.
As a university hospital, the Fundación Valle del Lili It integrates specialized clinical care, academic training and research, through a focus on the newborn and their family, supported by the best available scientific evidence.
The program is developed in two phases: in-hospital y ambulatorypromoting skin-to-skin contact, exclusive breastfeeding, early and safe discharge, and strict follow-up for at least the first year of life.
Who is the program aimed at?
The program Contacto Canguro pays special attention to:
- Premature newborns (less than 37 weeks of gestation).
- Newborns with low birth weight (less than 2.500 grams).
Procedures and treatments
Skin-to-skin contact
- Early and progressive implementation according to clinical stability.
- Constant monitoring by the health team.
- Education from hospital admission.
- Support in the extraction, storage and administration of breast milk.
- Gradual transition towards direct breastfeeding.
Education and family empowerment
- In-hospital kangaroo adaptation.
- Identification of alarm signals.
- Active inclusion of the father and caregivers.
- School for parents and resuscitation workshop for parents and caregivers.
Interdisciplinary care
- Participation in neonatology, nursing, respiratory therapy, psychology, social work, nutrition, rehabilitation and other professionals as needed.
- Focus on the newborn and their family.
Clinical monitoring
- Monitoring of thermal and cardiorespiratory stability.
- Monitoring growth and feeding tolerance.
- Adjustments to the management plan according to clinical evolution.
Humanizing the hospital environment
- Open door policy.
- Reduction of neonatal and parental stress.
Preparation for graduation
- Training the family for home care.
- Coordination with the outpatient program.
Program Contacto Canguro ambulatory
It is developed in two phases:
- 1 phase: up to 40 weeks of corrected age or until reaching 2.500 grams.
- 2 phase: from 40 weeks to the first year of corrected age.
Includes:
Specialized medical follow-up
- Periodic check-ups by neonatology and pediatrics.
- Early identification of complications.
- Assessment by pediatric ophthalmology and audiology.
Growth and nutrition monitoring
- Evaluation of weight, height and head circumference adjusted for corrected age.
- Nutritional adjustments according to evolution.
Breastfeeding support
- Consulting services provided by an international consulting firm, IBCLC.
- Resolution of suction, technical or production difficulties.
Neurodevelopmental assessment
- Application of standardized scales.
- Neuropsychological assessment.
- Timely referral of findings.
Continuing education for the family
- Home care.
- Alarm signs.
- Accident prevention.
- Motor and sensory stimulation.
- Complementary feeding and sleep routine.
- Promoting the emotional bond.
Emotional support
- Identification of family stress factors.
- Guidance and referral when required.
Quality assurance
- Monitoring of clinical and adherence indicators.
Subspecialties
- Neonatal nursing
- Respiratory therapy
- Psychology and social work
- Physiatry, physical and occupational therapy
- Phonoaudiology
- Audiology
- Pediatric ophthalmology
- Nutrition
- IBCLC breastfeeding consultants
In addition, all pediatric subspecialties are available according to clinical requirement.
Schedule an appointment
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Contact
Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090
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