Baby Massage is a warm and special way to interact with your baby... it promotes bonding, aids in physical development, and can reduce tension, sleeping problems and colic.
Benefits for the baby
Stimulation of Physiological System
• Releases the hormone gastrin which promotes growth
• Promotes myelination of the nerves and enhance neurological development
• Stimulates the respiratory, circulatory and gastrointestinal systems
• Increases muscle tone and motor skills
Relaxation
• Baby sleeps more soundly (and therefore Mum and Dad will too!)
• Baby learns to relax and accept pleasure from a very early age
• Time for relaxation and fun
Relief
• Tension and stress
• Constipation and colic
• Teething discomfort, congestion and emotional stress
• Asthma, birth trauma, trauma from the womb
Psychological
• Develops bonding and attachment
• Baby feels nurtured, secure and loved so will develop a sense of well being
• Contributes to development of compassion, respect and love
• Increase mind and body awareness
• Promotes understanding that touch is good
• Helps with the transition from the aquatic world
• Baby feels accepted and so will develop self worth and self esteem
The course covers different techniques of massage and also focuses on different areas of the body i.e face, full body, legs and feet, stomach and back and also the colic routine.
Private Session can be arranged at the convenience at your home, or you may choose to come to the centre to meet with other parents.
Class Schedule (4 sessions):
For a class, we need at least minimum of 3 couples to start the class. Maximum is 4 couples.
For more enquiries and registration of the class, please call 6736 1636 or feel free to drop us an email to enquiry@birthandbeyond.com.sg