Which statement is NOT a benefit of kangaroo care?

• A. Reduced breastfeeding success.
• B. Improved thermoregulation.
• C. Enhanced maternal-infant bonding.
• D. Increased breastfeeding success.

Answer: (A)

Kangaroo care, or skin-to-skin contact between parent and newborn, supports multiple positive neonatal and maternal outcomes. It helps regulate the baby’s temperature and breathing, leading to more stable physiologic status with less energy wasted on maintaining warmth. This stability facilitates feeding readiness and a smoother latch, which in turn supports more effective breastfeeding. The physical closeness also triggers a hormonal cascade, notably oxytocin, in both baby and parent, strengthening maternal-infant bonding and promoting milk let-down. Because of these effects, the statement about reduced breastfeeding success is not correct—it contradicts the way kangaroo care enhances feeding outcomes. The other statements describe true benefits: improved thermoregulation, enhanced maternal-infant bonding, and increased breastfeeding success.