Benefits
Massage
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Massage dilates blood vessels, improving circulation and relieving congestion.
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Massage increases the number of circulating red blood cells.
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Massage increases the blood supply and nutrition to muscles.
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Massage improves muscle tone.
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Massage prevents or delays muscular atrophy that results from forced inactivity.
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Massage helps eliminate edema (swelling) of the extremities.
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Massage helps return venous blood to the heart and eases the strain on this vital organ.
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Massage stretches connective tissue, improving its circulation and nutrition.
Infant Massage
- Improves immune system.
- Helps baby learn to relax.
- Promotes positive body image.
- Promotes bonding and communication.
- Helps to regulate the respiratory system.
- Helps relieve discomfort from gas and colic, congestion, and teething.
- Decreases production of stress hormones.
Benefits for Parents Enjoying Infant Massage
- Provides a special focused time that helps deepen bonding.
- Helps parents to understand and respond appropriately to baby's non-verbal cues.
- Promotes feelings of competence and confidence in caring for baby.
- Improves parent-infant communication.
- Increases parents' ability to help child relax in times of stress.
- Eases stress of parent who must be separated from child during the day.
- It is fun and relaxing for parents to take this "hands-on" approach with their children.
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