Has anybody had any success implementing KMC care for term newborns in US 
hospitals?

I was wondering if anybody has any experience implementing KMC for term, 
healthy newborns in US hospitals.  I think the biggest hurdle I would have 
would be having a mom sleeping while her baby is on her chest wrapped KMC 
style.  I'm thinking there is no way around this as the American Academy of 
Pediatrics does not recommend sleeping with babies.  However, it's worth 
looking into.

Any comments on how any type of KMC protocols have been implemented 
would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Casey Clubb, RN, IBCLC
West Linn, OR, USA

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