The Many Benefits of Infant Massage

If you’ve ever seen an infant massage, you know that it is just about the most precious thing in the world. In addition to melting your heart, infant massage can provide MANY benefits for you and your baby while nursing! Studies show that infant massage can not only soothe your little one prior to feeding them via oxytocin but also help to stimulate prolactin in the parent (the hormone that stimulates milk production). Infant massage can be a huge tool for bonding for the whole family dyad. Below we expand on the benefits of infant massage.

For your baby, infant massage can help with:

  • Latching & Breastfeeding

  • Sleep

  • Blood circulation

  • Sensory stimulation

  • Skin conditions

  • Boosting the immune system

  • Digestion

  • Feeling loved

  • Relaxation

  • Reducing crying

  • Colic

  • Neurological Development

  • Bonding with parent

  • Hormones and stress

  • *Preliminary research suggests* Growth for premature babies

For parents and caregivers, infant massage can help with:

  • Feeling more comfortable and confident caring for your baby

  • Learning to understand and respond to your baby’s cues

  • Learning techniques to comfort your baby

  • Bonding with your baby

We are proud to offer an Infant Massage Series here at the Breastfeeding Center!

Through our hands-on infant massage series, parents and caregivers will learn how to massage their babies to maximize the many benefits of infant massage.

Each week of the class will focus on learning your infant’s cues, massage strokes for different parts of the body, and discussion about the benefits of nurturing touch. Stroke adaptations for gas, congestion, and teething will also be covered.

This class is designed for babies 6 weeks to pre-crawling. Registration includes 2 caregivers ($140). Register

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