Prepare for life directly after birth with one of our Kangaroulas!

Our Registered Kangaroulas have advanced doula training in skin to skin contact (Kangaroo Mother Care).

Below are ways in which our Kangaroulas can support you throughout your transition into motherhood:

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The Cleveland Kangaroula Collective is a group of perinatal professionals working directly with moms and babies to provide evidence based information and continuous support throughout the perinatal period.  The Kangaroula primarily focuses on the first 1,000 seconds, 1,000 minutes and 1,000 hours after birth.  We are dedicated to advocating for the baby's needs and supporting the parents as they learn and respond to their baby's biological needs.

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What is a Kangaroula?

A doula focuses on the mother’s needs during labour and birth. A Kangaroula does this also, but primarily advocates for the baby during labour, birth and the first 1000 minutes of life. The Kangaroula has additional training in skin-to-skin contact

(Kangaroo Mother Care), hence

kangaroo + doula = Kangaroula!   

Mother’s body (and father’s) ensure that warmth, feeding, sleeping and emotional connection work as they should. The first day is when maximum support is needed for adapting to a bright and noisy world; it  is a critical period – looking after it makes a difference for life.  Every newborn needs a Kangaroula speaking for its needs, minimizing stress and empowering mother to read his signals to meet his needs best. This is especially important for small or preterm babies, who often get even less mother contact and support for critical needs.  Conversely, a very stressful birth can mean a baby is epigenetically wired in a way that can lead to negative effects in adulthood. This can be minimized by zero-separation of mother and baby as the familiar

SAFE PLACE and caring for for them as ONE.

– Kangaroula Definition By Nils & Jill Bergman

 

More Information:   Kangaroula.com

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Kangaroula Prenatal Virtual Consultations

30 and 60 min. Phone and Video Consultations are Available   

Inquire HERE

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• evidence based information on protecting the mother infant relationship and skin to skin care.

• be empowered as new parents to read your baby’s signals and respond to your baby's needs.

• help babies calm down and protect your baby’s brain development

• advocate for you and your baby throughout the early postpartum period

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Kangaroula Birth Doulas Packages

Looking for a Birth Doula with advanced training in Kangaroo Mother Care?!

We will connect you with a Birth Doula who is also trained as a Kangaroula!

Inquire HERE

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Kangaroula Postpartum Visits

In-Home Postpartum Kanagaroula Care is available for 1 - 8 hour Mother Infant Care

Inquire HERE

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• supporting and protecting the breastfeeding relationship

• never leaving the new mother's side with continuous support

• having the ability to assist with breastfeeding and mother infant care

• advocates for you and your baby throughout the early postpartum period

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Kangaroula Training

How does one become a Kangaroula?

 

A Kangaroula speaks for the baby’s needs, minimizes stress for a more peaceful transition, and empowers a mother to read the baby’s signals. How the brain is wired matters for coping, which is especially important for small or preterm babies.

 

Be empowered to help during this crucial time when skin-to-skin contact can help baby stabilize and breathe well.

Know how to:

• read the sensory environment

• empower parents to read their baby’s signals and practical things to do

• help babies calm down and protect their baby’s brain development

 

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Do you work directly with birthing families?  Are you wanting to expand your skills and do what you do even better?!

Join us for this Virtual Workshop with internationally known trainers, Dr. Nils and Jill Bergman!

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This is a training for any certified health professional including birth and postpartum doulas, nurses, midwives and childbirth educators from any organization.

This workshop can qualify for CEUs for professional education.

Please contact BirthWorks Directly for Questions: Contact BirthWorks

For More Information:  Kangaroula Training

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KANGAROULA TRAINING OFFERED VIRTUALLY EVERY SPRING!

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