Continuation of Kangaroo Mother Care when transitioning from facility to community: maternal and familial perspectives from South India

To promote sustained family-inclusive cKMC practices, there is a need for structured education to empower all caregivers, including grandmothers and fathers. Adoption of gender inclusive terminology such as "Kangaroo Family Care" can help to dismantle gender-oriented perceptions and encourage participation of all family members. Engaging grandparents as champions of KMC can promote intergenerational support for families and improve the outcome of LBW newborns. Community health teams should strengthen through tailored training on antenatal counselling and post-discharge support.