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Baby/Infant massage

What is Infant Massage?

Mother's have been massaging their babies for thousands of years, yet in the West it is only over the last 10-15 years that this ancient practice is becoming a regular part of a routine.

While there is little research into the benefits of massage to adults, the amount of research into infant massage is rapidly growing. The Touch Institute in Miami is a widely respected for the quality of its research relating to Infant Massage.

The research clearly shows that regular massage can affect the physiological and psychological development of a new born. This is especially relevant in premature babies, where the effects of lack of physical contact in the early days and weeks due to being in Special Care can be countered by a daily massage.

The Benefits

Both baby and parent benefit from the natural process of touch. Infant Massage offers an opportunity to parents to increase the bond between themselves and their new born baby.

Benefits to Baby

• Relaxation
• Builds respect
• Weight gain
• Regular sleep patterns
• Better bond with parents
• Decrease of stress hormones
• Increase in body awareness
• Assistant in muscle tone and flexebility
• Baby learns to trust their parent
• Increase in feelings of intimacy
• Improves immune system

Benefits to Parents

• Increase in bond with Baby
• Assist with Post Natal Depression
• Decrease in stress hormones
• Gain self confidence
• Learn about their baby's body and development
• Develop awareness of their baby's needs and feelings

Individual 30 minute sessions available for Mums to learn how to massage their baby. £15

Small Group Sessions also available.

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