While there are plenty of how-to videos, articles and books about infant massage, some parents may be more comfortable taking a class before performing the ancient art on their little ones. This is perfectly natural, especially for first-time parents; after all, you can’t be too careful when it comes to the care of your baby.
There are many infant massage classes out there for parents. Here are just a few of them. (more…)
During the postpartum period, a massage may be the furthest thing from a new mother’s mind. However, postpartum massage, which can be given as early as right after giving birth, has many benefits that shouldn’t be discounted.
Postpartum massage can help the body completely release the placenta, a natural and more comfortable way of taking care of a task that can be unpleasant.
Massage can also help ward off postpartum depression–or at least ease its symptoms. (more…)
Prenatal massage can offer many benefits to both mom and baby. We already know that it can help lessen or prevent edema, make delivery happen more quickly, help provide increased nutrition to baby, increase muscle tone, reduce stress, and provide many other benefits.
That said, experts warn that prenatal massage should be given and received with caution. Without the proper precautions, prenatal massage can result in complications–such as discomfort in pressure point areas, stretching of uterine ligaments, and other unpleasantness. (more…)
Much has been said about the benefits of baby massage, but the loving hands-on treatment is great for mom, too.
Besides helping a new mom or mommy-to-be relax and reduce her stress level–and what new mother couldn’t use more calm in her life?–massage–known as one of the oldest healing arts on earth–has many health benefits.
You may have known that fatigue, backaches, headaches and leg cramps can all be helped by massage. (more…)