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This
program teaches the art of Infant Massage to parents. Massage is
a millenary art that is practiced in many cultures around the world.
The parents will learn the massage following the guidelines by the
International Association
of Infant Massage. Massage will provide stimulation and relaxation to the baby and will be a means of communication and intimate contact with your baby and child. The parent who massages his baby will also increase his confidence and sensitivity as he learns to recognize and respond appropriately to babies’ cues. Infants who are massaged regularly sleep more soundly and massage helps relieve gas and colic. Through Infant Massage parents develop a new way to express their love, and the opportunity to fully concentrate on their baby. Massage will enable parents and babies to strengthen their bond. After a baby is born, there is a period in which mothers need to have much support to help them with the demands that new babies bring. The group meetings will facilitate a way to meet others, creating an environment where mothers can discuss their experiences, exchange information and share feelings. This program will offer parents and babies the opportunity to interact, communicate through massage and play; but most importantly, to enjoy and to have special memories of these very precious early months. |
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