kangaroo care

English

Etymology

In reference to the kangaroo's young living in the mother's pouch.

Noun

kangaroo care (uncountable)

  1. A technique practiced on newborn, usually premature, infants wherein the infant is held, skin-to-skin, with an adult.
    Synonym: kangaroo mother care

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