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Infant Massage - a continuum of gentle, conscious and aware birth intent

Mothers naturally lovingly touch and caress their babies so....

Why Should You Learn Infant Massage?
Infant Massage is a gift you give to your baby: A gift of love, pleasure, relaxation, undivided one-on-one attention, and respect. You do not take your baby to someone else to give the massage but rather you will learn how to be the one who will share massage with your baby.
 
 
You made many concious choices to provide the best birth experience possible for both you and your baby.  Birth is the beginning of your baby's life experiences outside the womb. Infant Massage is a natural continuum of
your loving intentions.
 
Infant Massage is a beautiful form of communication, which begins with identifying and responding to your baby's cues and learning the specific strokes that can be adapted for your baby.  This  loving interaction then blossoms into a multitude of physical and emotional benefits for both infants and parents.  This form of touch communication can  be adapted and be shared throughout the child's life. The skills that are learned are useful in all aspects of life.  Developing a comfortable style of  communication  in infancy lays the foundation for continued communication between parent and child.
 
Infant Massage benefits all babies
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Infant massage can also be a wonderful way to address interruptions in the bonding process due to Cesarean birth, premature birth, time spent in the NICU, birth trauma or other issues.
Infant massage promotes healing and trust in parents and baby.    
 
   You will love what you learn in this class.
 
 
Read a research article discussing brain benefits of Infant Massage
 

Infant Massage will provide many physical benefits for your baby    Here are just a few:
 
  •  First and fundamentally, it feels good- think about how you wonderful you feel when you’ve received a massage. It feels just as pleasant to your baby     
  • It improves circulation and functioning of the respiratory tract
  • With the correct technique, the gastrointestinal system is supported and strengthened.
  • There are specific strokes which can help reduce symptoms of colic
  • Massage helps your baby learn to relax, improves sleep and reduces fussiness
  • Your baby’s body awareness will increase as you name the body parts and as he or she feels the strokes
  • Myelination of the nerves is enhanced
  • Sensory integration is promoted 
  • All strokes can be adapted to benefit babies with special needs   
  • Instructor is trained to teach parents of babies with special needs

Infant Massage will provide many emotional benefits for your baby    Here are just a few:

  •  As you learn to discern and respond to your baby’s cues, your baby will feel heard and respected
  •  Trust and security are promoted
  • Your baby will learn what healthy touch feels like and that he or she has a right to say “NO” to touch
  • Infant Massage facilitates attachment and bonding
  • Your baby will enjoy and anticipate this pleasurable interaction with you
  • As your child grows and continues to experience loving peaceful touch he or she will extend this to others- decreasing  both  violence and tolerance of violence
  • Strokes can be adapted to each circumstance of babies with special needs
 
Infant Massage benefits parents   Small sample of parental benefits:
 
  • Seeing the pleasure massage gives to your baby will bring you happiness as the giver of that pleasure
  •  Sharing massage increases your ability to read your baby’s cues and behavior
  •  Learning and applying the principles of cue reading increases your confidence in your parenting skills
  • Sharing massage with your baby gives you an opportunity to put aside cares, focus on your precious baby and just relax        
  • You will experience an increase in prolactin, the nurturing hormone
  • Infant massage  incorporates all the elements that promote attachment and bonding  
  •  Infant Massage is especially helpful to parents who work outside the home as it offers a beautiful way to reconnect with your baby        
  • Infant massage is a great way to enjoy a one on one connection with your baby if you have more than one child

 

Begin a lifetime family tradition of loving touch communication by learning the Ancient Art of Infant Massage For more information or to make an appointment click here.   Helen completed Level II  training  allowing her to assist parents of babies with special needs.
 
                                                              Infant Massage class at Sunrise Birthing Center  Ventura,CA
Infant Massage classes held in Ventura, CA
Private in-home infant massage class available in Ventura County
 
Classes are offered in group or private formats
For babies 3 weeks of age to pre- crawling This class is presented in three 1 hour sessions
 
Helen Loucado RN is a certified instructor of Infant Massage
Certified through a Foundation for Healthy Family Living since 2000
Helen also completed Level II  training in order to assist parents of babies with special needs
 
Maternal Instincts also offers Massage for the Growing Child which presents the same basic curriculum
adapted to suit the older baby and toddler.
This class is taught without the child in attendance.
Three 1 hour sessions
 
Please see my blog for fees