Benefits to parents:

Promotes bonding between parent and baby.
Establishes relationships.
Develops communication through touch.
Releases 'feel good hormones' (Oxytocin and Prolactine) to both parent and baby.
Studies have shown that baby massage can decrease postnatal depression.
Builds parents' confidence with dealing with baby.
Classes act as a support network to parents.

Benefits to baby:

Improves growth and development in babies.
Stimulates and strengthens the nervous system.
Increases blood flow to organs.
Relieves muscular tension.
Promotes bond between baby and parent.
Establishes relationships.
Develops communication through touch - one of the 5 senses.
Decreases the production of 'stress hormones'(Cortisols).
Teaches baby how to relax by releasing the 'feel good hormones (Oxytocin and Prolactin).
Reduces blood pressure and pulse rate resulting in a more restful state.
Regulates and strengthens baby's digestive and respiratory systems.
Reduces wind, colic and constipation.
Improves skin condition.
Promotes sounder and longer sleep.
Develops flexibility, strength and stamina.
Gives relief to the pain of teething and blocked sinuses.

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