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Kangaroo care
Skin-to-skin contact between newborn babies and their parents. Especially beneficial in the care of premature babies, where it has been proven to help regulate infants’ heartrates, scientific studies have shown that kangaroo care can also help babies sleep longer; boost breastfeeding by improving milk supply and encourage the bonding process between parents and baby.
Ketones
Substances in the blood which indicate the body is depleted of carbohydrate energy and has started to draw on protein reserves.
Ketosis
A process by which the body converts fats into energy
Kick count
A record of the frequency of fetal activity in the womb within a given time.
Kiegel exercises
Specific vaginal exercises for improving pelvic floor tone and strength.
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