Infant Massage has been shown to help with bonding and attachment between mother and baby. If has been found in women with post natal depression that they don’t feel bonded to their baby. This is a great article from IAIM about the role of infant massage in post natal depression. http://www.iaim.org.au/the-role-of-infant-massage-in-postnatal-depression
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Touch and oxytocin – helping the brain grow
Oxytocin is the hormone of love and comfort. It is mainly generated through human contact and is the “cuddle hormone” that makes the mother want to hug and be close to her baby, strengthening the mother-baby bond. Connecting with people we care about Continue reading Touch and oxytocin – helping the brain grow
Comforting your baby reduces stress hormones
When a baby becomes stressed, their body produces and secretes the stress hormone cortisol. When a baby is comforted, cortisol is reabsorbed if that comfort happens soon enough, and the stress response is immediately reduced. Continue reading Comforting your baby reduces stress hormones
Infant Massage Classes
The First Touch course consists of five Infant Massage sessions, one per week for five weeks. Each session lasts for 1 to 1.5 hours. Group sizes are limited to only 8 families, allowing in the depth one-on-one attention and time you need to get to know your baby Continue reading Infant Massage Classes
The First Touch program – Gold standard infant massage course
The First Touch program is the new name of infant massage courses delivered by instructors certified by the International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM), Australia. Continue reading The First Touch program – Gold standard infant massage course
New research into quality of infant massage classes
Better sleep for babies, less crying and improved bonding are just a few reasons that thousands of Australian parents try their hand at infant massage each year. But a new study suggests the quality Continue reading New research into quality of infant massage classes
Northern Beaches Infant Massage 