Further reading on baby and infant massage
Some research article summaries on the benefits of infant massage:
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Massage for the Pre-Term Baby. Tiffany Field et al 1986 (0.07MB)Babies were massaged while still in the incubators through the portholes. Sessions of Tactile/Kinesthetic stimulation (K/S) are provided for 3 x 15 minute periods per day five days per week for 10 days... The treated infants compared with control infants gained 47% more weight and were hospitalised for six days less at a hospital cost saving of $10,000 per infant.
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Neonatal Bathing and Massage Intervention With Fathers (0.05MB)
The results emphasise the benefits of having fathers learn infant massage with their children. Massage provides a wonderful time for bonding and attachment to develop between a father and his child.
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Effects of Infant Massage on the Mother/Baby Relationship in Mothers with Post Natal Depression (0.05MB)
This study suggests that massage classes of the type used here for women with postnatal depression have a potentially very important, acceptable and safe role in helping with this hitherto intractable problem.
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A Brief Research History of Infant Massage (0.09MB)
Some early research in to the benefits of Infant Massage.
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