Kangaroo care is where a mother holds an infant very close to her chest to keep it warm, skin-to-skin, make the baby feel safe, talk softly, and cover it with Mommy’s love. This hug recently saved a preemie newborn’s life in Australia.
Kate Ogg gave birth to twins at 27 weeks into the pregnancy, but the hospital staff pronounced baby Jamie to be clinically dead. The midwife handed over the wee baby to his Mom so she could say goodbye.
Ms. Ogg, however, had read about kangaroo care… where a mother’s tender touch and nurturing can be the deciding factor on whether a premature baby lives. She and her husband David spent two hours cuddling the dying baby, telling him that his twin Emily wanted him, and loving him when a miracle occurred. Their touch through Kangaroo Care brought him back.
If you want to watch the touching video and Today Show interview, go here. It’s truly a beautiful piece on how love can save a life.
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