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Infant Massage Training for Parents
Many parents delight in caressing the soft skin of their newborns. If you delight in giving your infant these gentle strokes, consider putting this touch to good use and engaging in infant massage. Through infant massage, you can help make your rapidly growing baby comfortable and more effectively bond with her.
Activities for Newborn Babies
Newborn babies don’t play with toys like older babies, but there are plenty of activities you can do with your newborn throughout the day. Interaction with your young baby keeps her entertained and prevents her from feeling lonely, according to BabyCenter. By planning activities with your newborn, you have more options beyond simply talking or cuddling with your baby.
The Facts of Pregnancy Massage
Pregnancy changes your center of gravity, and as a result, you may get neck aches, backaches and soreness in your shoulders. Massage is one way to help alleviate some of this pain, according to the Baby Center website. Although prenatal massage therapy is usually safe, talk to your doctor about getting a massage before you do.
10 “No Drama” Holiday Rules for New Mamas
“A lovely thing about Christmas is that its compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” – Garrison Keillor New moms have plenty to celebrate during the holiday season with a new baby at home. But its also the most hectic hustle-bustle time of year.
What to Pack for a Planned C-Section
Once upon a time, I was a Labor and Delivery Room (L&D) nurse at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. It was probably one of my most favorite places to work because I truly loved supporting moms (and dads or other significant family members) through their birth experience and felt that each baby born wa