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Background: Preterm babies are often subject to many complications in the first few weeks of life due to immature body system. Objectives: The purpose of the study is to assess the pre and post test level of physiological parameters among preterm infants and to evaluate the effectiveness of KMC on level of physiological parameters among preterm infants. Moreover to correlate between the physiological parameters among preterm infants after KMC. Methods: It was a Quantitative research approach one group pre and post test design conducted among preterm babies in NICU selected by using convenience sampling technique. Results: Kangaroo Mother Care is not significantly improves pulse (F = 6.13, P <= 0.01) and temperature (F = 7.46, P <= 0.01) of preterm babies. The respiration (F = 2.90, P > 0.05) and oxygen saturation (F = 1.97, P > 0.05) has no significant changes. There is a significant improvement in the weight gain (F = 5.69, P <= 0.01) of the preterm. The KMC intervention was continued in the preterm babies even after discharge, so can able to see the difference in physiological parameters in preterm's during the follow up care. Conclusion: There is a significant difference in the physiological parameters in preterm babies with the KMC intervention. KMC has emerged as a non-conventional low cost method for newborn care that provides warmth, touch, and security to the newborn and is believed to coner significant survival benefit. .KMC is one of the most effective interventions for preventing mortality of LBW infants.