In a groundbreaking study conducted by the International Association of Infant Massage, recent research has revealed significant benefits of infant massage for premature babies. The study, which involved numerous hospitals and healthcare professionals, found that regular, gentle massage can aid
The International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) is excited to announce the launch of its new online training program for aspiring infant massage instructors. This innovative program, accessible worldwide, offers comprehensive training modules, interactive sessions, and a diverse range of
The International Association of Infant Massage recently hosted its annual global conference, attracting experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the world. This year’s conference, themed “Innovations in Infant Massage,” showcased the latest advancements in infant massage research, techniques, and educational
I boarded a bus with the other Trainers, heading to the General Assembly in Madrid. The event was held at a massive, modern hotel and convention center. When Mia and some friends ushered me inside, we were told our rooms
Relying on behavioural indicators, such as crying, to assess pain in infants underestimates how much pain babies actually feel when they undergo stressful medical procedures. This has long-term implications on brain development and impacts future adult pain sensitivity, according to
This study analyzes videotapes of 684 mothers in 11 countries interacting with their infants, who were around 5 months old. The research found that mothers in 11 countries tend to react the same way to their crying infant—by picking up
As most of you know, Infant Massage: A Handbook for Loving Parents, first published in 1979, has been released from Random House in its fourth edition! The release date was July 11, 2017. I worked on this edition for all
Premature Babies Need a Special Kind of Touch We know how important it is to hold our babies close, right from the start. We put a lot of planning into those first few hours and weeks, arranging to avoid the
A study suggests that babies find it easier to learn words with repetitive syllables rather than mixed sounds. Assessments of language learning in 18-month-olds suggest that children are better at grasping the names of objects with repeated syllables, over words
Morphine and Premature Babies: The Delicate Balance of Pain Management Morphine, a drug commonly used to manage pain in premature babies, is linked to decreased growth in the cerebellum, resulting in both physical and cognitive impairments, a new study by
The Healing Power of Music and Massage for Premature Babies Music therapist Claire Littlejohn gathers the sleeping baby girl from her incubator in Trident Medical Center’s Level II nursery, and they settle into a rocker. Iris Monroe Boyer arrived six
