Infant massage

Babies love massage – and massaging your baby is more than a lovely bonding experience. Massage can also help with:

  • Crying time – various studies have shown infants who are massaged cry less.
  • Improved sleep – by increasing serotonin levels and regulating melatonin, massage can help regulate sleep patterns.
  • Pre-term infants  – research has shown that infants receiving touch therapy and massage gain weight faster and are discharged earlier.
  • Emotions and mood – because of the serotonin and improved dopamine levels, which are believed to play an important role in regulating anger, aggression, temperature, mood and appetite.
  • Wind, colic, reflux and constipation – by stimulating the elimination of waste and abdominal wind.
  • Sinus and chest congestion – by promoting sinus drainage.
  • Immune system health.
  • Stress hormone levels – both you and bub will feel this advantage.
  • Early diagnosis – you’re more likely to notice any changes in your child’s physical condition if you massage them.
  • Eczema – a UK study showed significant improvement in symptoms through massage.
  • Coordination – studies have shown that infant massage improves left/right brain communication.
  • For more see www.babymassage.net.au/benefits.html.

It’s more than just massage – it’s the ability for you to understand some body and sound cues from your baby. It’s also a great way to connect mentally, physically and emotionally.

I can help you learn how to massage your baby in the most effective way.

My son Lachlan is 8 years old now and almost every Sunday night I try to find the time to massage him. He’s quick to remind me. 🙂

Lachie grew up with Reflexology and Massage from a very young age in Singapore. Through massage and visiting a Paediatric Osteopath we were able to manage his severe reflux and poor sleeping pattern in the first six months of his life.

Maternal anxiety linked to reflux

Western Sydney University has found that first time mothers with mental issues – in particular, maternal anxiety – are five times as likely to have their baby noted as having reflux when admitted to hospital. Far from concluding that mothers are responsible for their child’s reflux, the Australian Research Council funded study provides powerful evidence that mothers require more support.

For more, see the full study on Medical Xpress.

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I’m a fully qualified practitioner and I’m insured through BMS.

“My husband & I recently did a infant massage course with Jackie. We found her very knowledgeable about the topic. Her approach was personable and flexible. We would highly recommend Jackie services.”

“It was great way to connect with our child and learn some invaluable skills in the process.”

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