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    International Meetings

    INTERNATIONAL KMC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2024
    DAY 1 – MONDAY 18 NOVEMBER OF 2024
    1.1 Dr. Nathalie Charpak
    Kangaroo Foundation


    1.2 Dr. Mónica Castro
    Colombia’s Ministry of Health


    1.3 Dr. Suman Rao
    WHO


    1.4 Dr. Pablo Duran
    PAHO


    1.5 Dr. Yohana Amaya Pinzón
    UNICEF regional


    1.6 Silke Mader
    EFCNI


    1.7 Laura Mogollón
    Parent of a kangaroo baby


    1.8 Dr. Dehaene-Lambertz
    Early setting up of the auditory and language network


    1.9 Dr. Nathalie Charpak
    KMC as a protective effect on the volume of brain structures


    1.10 Dr. Manuela Filippa
    Early vocal contact and KMC for infant’s neurobehavioral


    1.11 Dr. Terrie Inder
    Neurological consequences of preterm birth: where KMC fits?


    1.12 Dr. Ruiz-Pelaez
    Ethical Dilemma of Systematic Reviews and Original Research


    1.13 John Camacho – KAREn
    Collecting high-quality data for research and program evaluation


    1.14 Dr. Jose Tiberio Hernández
    KMC program monitoring data.


    1.15 Dr. Laura Collados Gómez
    KMC Clinical Practice Guideline


    INTERNATIONAL KMC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2024
    DAY 2 – TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER OF 2024
    2.1 Dr. Karen Hendricks-Muñoz
    Development of the Preterm Infant Oral Microbiome and KMC


    2.2 Dr. Bireshwar Sinha
    Effects of kangaroo care on maternal and paternal mental health


    2.3 Drs. Laura Cambra & Salvador Piris
    The NIDO Project


    2.4 Dr. Ylva Thernström Blomqvist
    Physiological parameters, security and safety of KMC in VLBW


    2.5 Drs. De Leon Mendoza & Dr. Kim Chi
    Strategies to reach continuous KMC


    2.6 Saleema Khowaja
    How to protect privacy during KMC implementation according to culture


    2.7 Dr. María Lopez
    KMC and neonatal procedures


    2.8 Dr. Alvaro Solaz García
    Changes in cerebral hemodynamics, blood flow and/or oxygenation during KMC


    2.9 Prof Emeritus Réjean Tessier PhD & Dr. Natalia Varela
    Participation of fathers in KMC


    INTERNATIONAL KMC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2024
    DAY 3 – WEDNESDAY 20 NOVEMBER OF 2024
    3.1 Dr. Lyda Teresa Rosero
    Kangaroo position at home and close follow-up: indicators


    3.2 Dr. Nathalie Charpak
    High-risk follow-up of Kangaroo infants up to one year corrected age.


    3.3 Dr. Shashi N. Vani
    Transportation in KMC


    3.4 Dr. Catalina Lince-Rivera
    KMC network building


    3.5 Dr. Luong Kim Chi
    Success story: Supporting iKMC in VPT after C section or vaginal delivery


    3.6 Dr. Adriana Montealegre
    Risk Factors for EUGR at entry in the ambulatory KMCP


    3.7 Zandra Grosso
    Non-nutritive sucking and nutritive sucking in Kangaroo Position


    3.8 Prof Tanis R Fenton
    Why is 40 weeks an important date?


    INTERNATIONAL KMC VIRTUAL CONFERENCE 2024
    DAY 4 – THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER OF 2024
    4.1 Dr. Yoriko Nichizawa
    KMC in Bhutan


    4.2 Dr. Ekawaty Luftia
    KMC in Indonesia


    4.3 Dr. Shashi N. Vani
    KMC in India


    4.4 Dr. Villanueva & Dr. De Ocampo
    KMC in Philippines


    4.5 Dr. Fousseyni Traore
    KMC in Mali


    4.6 Liseth Rodríguez
    Colombian KMC Law


    4.7 Dr. Mantoa Mokhachane
    KMC in South Africa


    4.8 Dr. Angela Lombo
    KMC in Colombia


    4.9 Dr. Rosa Gomero
    KMC in Ecuador


    4.10 Dr. Dolores Feliz
    KMC in Dominican Republic


    4.11 Dr. Fairuz Fadlallah
    KMC in Panama


    4.12 Dr. Sônia Venâncio
    KMC in Brazil


    4.13 Dr. Joy Lawn
    OMWANA randomised trial of KMC prior to stability in Uganda


    4.14 Sara Coutts
    An implementation science study of KMC in British Columbia’s NICU


    KMC and SCIENCE Immediate KMC.
    Chairman: Salvador Piris. Madrid. Spain.
    1. Immediate KMC. Experience in Norway. Laila Kristoffersen, Oslo. Norway. Norway Experience 2. Immediate KMC. Experience in Sweden. Agnes Linnér. Stockholm. Sweden. Sweden Experience
    3. WHO Immediate KMC Study Group. Kangaroo Mother Care and Survival of Infants with Low Birth Weight. Nils Bergman. Cape Town. South Africa. WHO Study Group 4. Immediate KMC. Experience in Vietnam. Luong Kim Chi. Ho Chi Minh. Vietnam. Vietnam Experience
    5. Systematic review of immediate Kangaroo Mother Care. Juan Gabriel Ruiz. Miami. Florida. USA. Systematic Review 6. Discussion Discussion Video
    KMC and COVID-19
    Chairwoman: Bárbara Múñoz. Madrid. Spain
    1. Maternal and infant outcomes associated with maternity practices related to COVID-19. María Teresa Hernández-Aguilar. Valencia. Spain. Maternal and Infant Outcomes 2. Kangaroo care during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Spain. Pilar Saenz­ González. Valencia. Spain. Kangaroo Care
    3. Promoting attachment between parents and neonates despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Pierre Kuhn. Strasbourg. France. Promoting Attachment 4. Skin-to-skin Contact during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Susan Ludington. Cleveland. Ohio. USA. Skin-to-Skin Contact
    KMC and IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH
    Chairwoman: Nathalie Charpak. Bogotá. Colombia.
    1. KMC mapping in Colombia: an example of KMC diffusion at country scale. Nathalie Charpak. Bogotá. Colombia. KMC mapping in Colombia 2. Measures of success and failure of KMC-facility and community arm level, national level, and regional level. Socorro Mendoza de León. Manila. Filipinas. Measures of Success and Failure
    3. Diffusion of KMC at the country level and its importance in the implementation. Shashi Vani. Karamsad, Gujarat. India. Diffusion of KMC 4. Diffusion and situation of kangaroo care in Ethiopia. Bogale Worku. Addis Ababa. Ethiopia. Kangaroo Care in Ethiopia
    5. Strategy for KMC implementation in Latin America: state of art. Pablo Durán. Centro Latinoamericano de Perinatología [CLAP/SMR], OPS-OMS. Uruguay. Strategy for KMC 6. Results of the KMC Development Impact Bond [DIB] in Cameroon: an example to follow. Hortance Manjo. Cameroon. Results of the KMC DIB
    7. Discussion Discussion    
    Special Lecture
    Chairwoman: Salomé Laredo. Madrid. Spain.
    1. Neuroscience meets nurture: challenges of prematurity and the critical role of family-centred and developmental care as a key part of the neuroprotection care bundle”. Roopali Soni. Dubai, UAE. Neuroscience meets nurture    
    November 24
    1. Workshop Summary. Adriana Montealegre. Bogotá. Colombia. Workshop Summary
    KMC and SCIENCE.
    Chairwoman: Marta Cabrera. Spanish BFHI. Madrid. Spain.
    1. Kangaroo mother care had a protective effect on the volume of brain structures in young adults born preterm. Nathalie Charpak. Bogota. Colombia KMC Brain Structures 2. Effects of Kangaroo Mother Care on oxygenation in preterm infants. Álvaro Solaz. Valencia. Spain. KMC Oxygenation
    3. Toxic stress, diapers changing and KMC. Susan Ludington. Cleveland. Ohio. USA Toxic Stress 4. Early KMC in preterm infants with less than 28 weeks. Lateral position versus traditional position. Laura Collados. Madrid. Spain Early KMC
    5. Discussion Discussion
    Special Lecture.
    Chairwoman: Socorro Mendoza de León. Manila. Filipinas.
    1. KMC Package Cost. Nathalie Charpak. Bogota. Colombia. KMC Package Cost
    SUDDEN UNEXPECTED POSTNATAL COLLAPSE.
    Chairwoman: Susan Ludington. Ohio. USA.
    1. Mother’s bed Incline and desaturation episodes in healthy term newborns during early skin-to-skin contact. Nadia García. Madrid. Spain. Mother’s bed Incline 2. Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse. USA National guidelines. Susan Ludington. Cleveland. Ohio. USA. Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse
    3. Discussion Discussion
    Special Lecture.
    Chairwoman: Carmen Pallás. Madrid. Spain.
    1. “Kangaroo Mother Care and the Future of Humanity”. KJS Anand. Stanford University. USA. Kangaroo Mother Care and the Future of Humanity
    Best Posters.
    Chairwoman: María Teresa Hernández Aguilar. Spanish BFHI. Spain.
    1. 6 posters Best Posters

    XII International Meeting on the MMC – Bogotá, Colombia 2018

    The XII International Meeting was held in Bogotá, from November 14 to 17, 2018. It was organized by the Fundación Kanguro in collaboration with the Scientific Committee of the International Network of the MMC, the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and the Ministry of Health.

    XI International Meeting on the MMC – Trieste, Italy 2016

    The objective of this meeting was to review the progress in research and development of the MMC throughout the world, share best practices and identify barriers, challenges and facilitators for diffusion and success.

    X International Meeting on the MMC – Kigali, Rwanda 2014

    The theme of this meeting was: “Kangaroo Mother Care Method: an effective way to improve the survival and quality of survival of preterm and low birth weight newborns: evidence and successes”

    IX International Meeting on the MMC – Ahmedabad, India 2012

    The theme of this meeting was: “Kangaroo Mother Care Method as the main philosophy of care for premature and low birth weight babies in the world”.

    VIII International Meeting on the MMC – Quebec, Canada 2010

    The focus of this International Meeting was “Developmental problems in prematurity and the effects of KMC”.

    VII International Meeting on the MMC – Uppsala, Sweden 2008

    The VII International Meeting on the Kangaroo Mother Care Method took place in October 2008 year in Uppsala, Sweden. “Kangurologists” from 37 countries participated, as well as representatives of the World Health Organization, Save the Children, SNL, among others. This International Meeting was preceded by the First European Conference on KMC, where more than 30 members of Neonatal Units from 15 European countries participated.

    Celebrating 10 years of promoting the art and science of Kangaroo Mother Care by the International Network of KMC (1996-2006)

    V International Meeting on the MMC – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 2004

    IV Encuentro Internacional sobre el MMC – Ciudad del Cabo, África del Sur 2002

    I International Meeting on the MMC – Trieste, Italy 1996

    The first International Meeting on the Kangaroo Mother Care Method (KMC) was held to provide care for premature and low birth weight infants for gestational age. This meeting was held in Trieste, Italy, from October 24 to 26, 1996. There were 36 participants from 15 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America.

    National Meetings

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    The Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Colombian Association of Neonatology and the Kangaroo Foundation organized and carried out the IV Mother Kangaroo Meeting “The path to quality in Mother Kangaroo Programs”, held in Bogotá on January 23 and 24, 2020.

    Educational Brochures

    The content of these brochures was created by the staff of the Integral Kangaroo Mother Program LTDA. Reproduction in whole or in part for educational or non-commercial use is authorized, provided that the source is properly mentioned.

    Practical Guides

    These documents reflect the work of professionals from the Kangaroo Foundation and the Mother Kangaroo Programs, the San Ignacio University Hospital and the San José Infantil Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. A multidisciplinary approach involving pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, psychologists, and social workers.
    With them, you can continue and justify the service protocols in the care of premature and low birth weight babies using the Kangaroo Mother Care Method.
    If you want us to post a document in this folder, please send it in PDF format and don’t forget to put your name on it.

    News

    Practical Guidelines

    These documents reflect the work of professionals from the Kangaroo Foundation and the Kangaroo Mother Care Programs, San Ignacio University Hospital and San José Infantil Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. A multidisciplinary approach involving pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, psychologists, and social workers. With them, you can continue and justify the service protocols in the care of premature and low weight babies using the Kangaroo Mother Care Method. If you want us to publish a document in this folder, send it in PDF format and don’t forget to put your name on it.

    Publications

    Academic activities and research

    Publications

    Research Seedbed

    International Meetings

    National Meetings​

    IV National Meeting on the MMC – 2020LogoThe Ministry of Health and Social Protection, the Colombian Association of Neonatology and the Kangaroo Foundation organized and carried out the IV Mother Kangaroo Meeting “The path to quality in Mother Kangaroo Programs”, held in Bogotá on January 23 and 24, 2020
    Agenda  
    Agenda  
    Abstract  
    Presentation Mapping 2020 – Nathalie Charpak  
    NB approach with LBW or premature in RIAS 2020  
    Presentation Dr. Ovalle  
    I Latin American Meeting and II National Meeting on the MMC – 2013During the days 17 (opening day), 18, 19 and 20 November 2013, this event was held whose theme was “Public Policies and Scientific Evidence on the KMC” which led us to the strengthening of the network of kangaroo practice at the national level and the creation of a scale network with the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean.
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    Agenda Latin American Kangaroo Meeting Oct 22HUSI Julio C Castellanos (2)
    PRESENTATION FROM ZERO TO ALWAYS MOTHER CANGU METHOD
    OPS LUIS GABRIEL CUERVO
    Presentations Day 1Presentations Day 2Presentations Day 3
    FC CHARPAK TMSECUADOR Gonzalo ArcosFinal indicators February 2014
    SINERGIAS Pablo Montoya

    BUCARAMANGA Cecilia Sandoval

    REGULATION02
    FC Maria Isabel AngelMEDELLIN Juan Manuel AguilarGAI PREMATURES Kangaroo Meeting 2013
    BRASIL Paulo BonilhaTUNJA Jenny Paola Lizarazo 
    BRASIL Zeni LamyPASTO Maria Alejandra Delgado 
    CHILE Monica MorguesCHOCO Pedro Luis Alvarez 
    JAVERIANA Juan Gabriel RuizSALUDCOOP R Pantoja- B Mosquera 
    FC CHARPAK Monitoreo 20.000 niñosCOLSANITAS Natalia Restrepo 
    SOUTH AFRICA Anne Marie Bergh Draft 2CLINICA SAN RAFAEL Gloria Sanchez 
    MEXICO Laura Lopez VCOLSANITAS Rebeca Cabas 
    PERU Julio PortellaCanguro Ivan Padilla 
    COLSANITAS Natalia RestrepoCANGURO Leonel Javela 
    EL SALVADOR Boris CarranzaMEDERI S Tuiran-A Gonzalez 
    REP DOM Isaac B Taveras  
    Helene Bogota 2013  

    Educational Brochures

    Educational BrochuresThe content of these brochures was created by the staff of the Integral Kangaroo Mother Program LTDA. Reproduction in whole or in part for educational or non-commercial use is authorized, provided that the source is properly mentioned.
    Educational Brochures PMCI  
    3 Month Stimulation Brochure  
    3 and 9 Months Stimulation Brochure  
    9 and 18 Months Stimulation Brochure  
    Tantrum Flyer  
    Don’t Sit Alone Brochure  
    Thumb Flyer  
    My Baby Must Crawl Brochure  
    Folding Kangaroo Feeding  
    Folding Babysitting Family Homework  
    Folding Milk Expression  
    Folding User Manual  
    Folding Our First Day  
    Folding Oxygen  
    Folding Vaccination  

    Practical Guides

    Practical GuidesThese documents reflect the work of professionals from the Kangaroo Foundation and the Mother Kangaroo Programs, the San Ignacio University Hospital and the San José Infantil Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. A multidisciplinary approach involving pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, psychologists, and social workers. With them, you can continue and justify the service protocols in the care of premature and low birth weight babies using the Kangaroo Mother Care Method. If you want us to post a document in this folder, please send it in PDF format and don’t forget to put your name on it.
    Guides  
    Update of the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Kangaroo Mother Programs in Colombia – Ministry of Health of Colombia, 2017  
    KMC Implementation Guide – USAID, 2012  
    KMC Participant´s Guide USAID 2009  
    Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines – Kangaroo Foundation and Javeriana University, 2005 – 2007  
    KMC Practical Guidelines – World Health Organization, 2003  

    Practical Guidelines

    Kangaroo Mother Care a practical guideThese documents reflect the work of professionals from the Kangaroo Foundation and the Kangaroo Mother Care Programs, San Ignacio University Hospital and San José Infantil Hospital in Bogotá, Colombia. A multidisciplinary approach involving pediatricians, nurses, nursing assistants, psychologists, and social workers. With them, you can continue and justify the service protocols in the care of premature and low weight babies using the Kangaroo Mother Care Method. If you want us to publish a document in this folder, send it in PDF format and don’t forget to put your name on it.
    Practical Guidelines  
    Update of the Technical Guidelines for the Implementation of Kangaroo Mother Programs in Colombia – Ministry of Health of Colombia, 2017  
    KMC Implementation Guide – USAID, 2012  
    KMC Participant´s Guide USAID 2009  
    Evidence-based Clinical Practice Guidelines – Kangaroo Foundation and Javeriana University, 2005 – 2007  
    KMC Practical Guidelines – World Health Organization, 2003