*Preemies *Newborns *Infants with Cerebral Palsy
*Infants with sleep disturbances *Infants with feeding difficulties
*Colicky babies *Gift certificates for baby showers!
*The perfect skill to learn for dads, siblings, grandparents, and caregivers to participate in the healing and bonding process!
Benefits of Infant Massage:
Infant massage offers an invaluable opportunity for parents to bond with their baby. The baby will learn to recognize the gentle touch, eye contact, verbal exchange, laughter and engagement of these one-on-one sessions. These experiences establish a foundation for trust, affection, and healthy relationships with the parents, siblings, and/or caregivers.
Infant Massage nurtures compassionate touch through:
*Eye to eye communication
*Skin to skin communication
*Sound recognition and vocalization
**Scent recognition
Eye to eye contact allows the baby to recognize the physical attention the person who is offering him or her this positive experience! The baby has the opportunity to read and understand the parent's expression, hence, promoting language development. The positive interaction helps the baby develop self-esteem and confidence by feeling the love and attended to.
Skin to skin contact assists in the release of the hormones in the baby, creating an environment of positive physical awareness. The baby then feels comforted, nurtured and loved!
Today, we know through research that infant massage is providing the following physiological benefits for infants:
*Increased strength and regulation in respiratory, circulatory and GI functions.
*Improved muscle tone and motor skills
*Enhanced sense of touch
*Relief from gas pain caused by colic
*Healing effects of birth trauma by soothing strained or pulled muscles
*Stimulation to the growing brain cells; influencing mental and physical development.
*Deeper sleep cycles, regulates sleeping patterns
Massage also provides the following psychological beneftis for infants/parents:
*Ehanced nurturing of the parent-infant relationship to promote bonding
*Promotion of healthy body awareness and self-image
*Encouragement of parents to relax and focus on their babies
*Increased confidence in parents as caregivers
Classes Available for:
*Private couples and single parents
*Large groups
*Hospital staff/in-services
*Grandparents, siblings, surrogate parents, foster parents, stepparents, caregivers, etc.
CONTACT: Lorraine Shorman, CIMI
Certified Infant Massage Instructor
(714) 624-3495
doulalorraine2003@yahoo.com