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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Infant Massage

Definition:

Infant Massage is a specialized form of light touch massage similar to Swedish Massage. It is often used in neonatal hospital units and has been found to be of critical importance in the thriving and survival of premature infants. Massage therapists often teach infant massage to new parents.

Good for:

Stimulates nervous system, increases blood flow, strengthens immune system, regulates digestion, reinforces parent-child bonding

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