by Nils Bergman

DVD length: 79 min

This is the "How-To, Why-To" video that summarizes the latest research to prove that the newborn thrives best on his mother's chest. How to wrap the baby to mother's chest is also shown.

Kangaroo Mother Care enables baby to relax, improves the heart rate and body temperature. Rediscover the natural way to care for your newborn baby. This video summarizes the latest research to prove that the newborn thrives best on his mother's chest.

Kangaroo Care is for all newborn babies, but especially premature ones. Dads can do it too!
The diapered naked baby is placed against the mother's skin between her breasts where the temperature is perfectly controlled all the time.
How to wrap the baby to mother's chest is easily shown. This is the "How-To" video.
Kangaroo Mother Care enables the baby to relax, and improve the heart rate and the body temperature.
Breastfeeding is an essential and natural part of Kangaroo Care. Great for the reluctant nurser!
This Video is a must for all prospective parents and their health care professionals.

KANGAROO MOTHER CARE II

Restoring the original paradigm for infant care and breastfeeding.
This comprehensive, expanded video is a 51 minute class instruction for health professionals: physicians, neonatologists, nurses, midwives, lactation consultants, doulas, and all who support the maternal/newborn dyad.

THE video for those who want more on Kangaroo Mother Care.
Dr. Bergman clearly and simply presents what happens to a human newborn when she/he is separated from the mother.
His own research plus over 200 studies show the benefits to the newborn in skin to skin care:

- Infant temperature control.
- Oxygenation of the infant.
- Heart rate regulation of the newborn.
- Lowering of stress responses.
- Immunity protection.
- Less infant energy needs.
- Faster weight gain.
- Breastfeeding initiation and maintenance.
- Maternal bonding.