"Kangaroo Care Method" Saves Preemie - Democratic Underground

n2doc

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Fri Sep-03-10 06:13 PM
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"Kangaroo Care Method" Saves Preemie

Mom Told Newborn Twin Dead, but Uses the Technique, and He Starts to Stir

(CBS) A family in Australia is rejoicing thanks to a treatment known coincidentally as the "Kangaroo Care Method."

Kate Ogg gave birth to premature twins, only to be told that her son, Jamie, had no vital signs.

Instead of giving up, she put the baby in position against her chest and, miraculously, he started stirring minutes later and, after two hours, he opened his eyes.

Five months later, both twins are doing fine, their parents say.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/08/28/earlyshow/living/parenting/main6813834.shtml

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Fri Sep-03-10 06:28 PM
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1. Yay!

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hedgehog

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Fri Sep-03-10 06:28 PM
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2. I saw an interview with the couple and it was very confusing.

Edited on Fri Sep-03-10 06:36 PM by hedgehog

It sounds as if what actually happened was that the parents were told the infant was dying and there was nothing to be done. Instead of growing weaker as expected, the child revived.

On edit - it's wonderful that the child lived. It's just that a story that might point to a way to help infants is being buried under a lot of "gee whiz" commentary.

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