HypnoBirthing Infant Massage

You know you love a massage..... so why wouldn't your baby?

You and your baby communicate with all of their sense - smell, sight, taste, hearing and especially touch.  Babies need touch to survive and they need it to thrive and numerous studies have confirmed what we already knew instinctively.

You don't have to been a HypnoBirthing parent to learn effective ways to massage and touch your babies that promote calm and gentle little people.

HypnoBirthing Infant Massage classes will teach you basic strokes and routines to help calm and soothe your baby and help you to establish a blissful relationship with your baby.  These classes will teach you how to relax when interacting with your baby and how to relax in general.  You'll also develop a newfound sense of empowerment and a new level of trust in your own natural ability to communicate with your baby.

The benefits to baby

• they know they are loved
• better individuation
• promotes attachment
• encourages muscular coordination
• helps with digestion
• teaches children the concept of "hugs not drugs"
• helps baby to open and straighten arms and legs
• fosters body acceptance and awareness
• gives baby's body a chance to release any birth issues
• alleviates anxiety
• enhances immune system function
• facilitates weight gain in premature babies
• relieves colic, constipation and reflux
• improves sleep patterns
• increases circulation

Benefits to the family

• Dad can bond with baby as effectively through massage as Mum does with breastfeeding
• older children can help (standing by with oil, nappies etc) while they wait for their own turn
• it serves as a calming ritual for everyone
• Mum has an opportunity to release any birth issues
• as children age touch gives an opportunity to reconnect with them
• massage introduces a unique level of confidence and trust between parent and child
• it gives Mum and Dad (and Grandparents!) a great opportunity to communicate with baby

To book call Tracy on 01978 363629.

Details of prices and how to pay can be found on our Prices & Payments page.