Baby Massage
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Why massage?
Touch is the foundation for all other senses. It is the first to develop and the last to leave. It is the only sense we cannot live without. Massage provides positive, loving and supportive touch which provides the foundation for communication, development and well-being. Contact us now to book!
Benefits for the Baby
- Helps relieve Colic, Reflux, Constipation, Wind and Teething
- Aids Development of the Nervous System
- Improves Sleep Patterns
- Reduces Stress Hormones (Cortisol and Norepinephrine)
- Increases Anti-stress Hormones (Serotonin and Oxytocin)
- Helps the Baby cope with Birth Traumas
- Eases Growing Pains
- Encourages Muscular Development and Growth
- Differentiates between Healthy and Unhealthy touch
- Deepens bonding between Parent and Child
Benefits for the Parents
- Reduces Postnatal Depression
- Improves Lactation
- Increases Prolactin and Oxytocin
- Improves understanding of Baby's cues
- Helps Parents feel more Confident in their Role
- Improves Parent's ability to Relax the Child in times of Stress
- Deepens bond between Parent and Child
- Promotes Quality Time together
- Improves Communication within the Family
- Establishes Love and Respect in the Home
Developed in America by Vimala McClure. Combining techniques from traditional Indian massage, Swedish massage, Yoga and Reflexology. It is now an International Organization with the techniques being practiced in 27 countries.
Babies with Special Needs
- Learn more about your Baby's Signals and Cues Unique to them.
- Help your Baby Cope with Physical Stress and Discomfort
- Improve Weight Gain
- Reduce Hypersensitivity
- Improve Handling skills
About the Course
- Small group classes (Max 6 Babies)
- Once a week for 5 weeks (1-1.5 hrs)
- Includes Massage Oil, Course Manual, Laminated Massage stroke card
- Certificate on Graduation from the class