Simple support saves tiny lives: ghana study boosts kangaroo care

This study tested a program to help mothers of low birth weight babies in Ghana practice Kangaroo Care—skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, and follow-up—which is known to save lives. 328 mothers received either standard care or extra support from trained peers and a warmth kit (hat, socks, wrap, thermometer). The goal was to see if this support increased breastfeeding and skin-to-skin time at home, aiming to improve survival in low-resource settings.