An infant massage guidebook, for well, premature, and special needs babies, by Mary Ady
Type
Label
An infant massage guidebook, for well, premature, and special needs babies, by Mary Ady
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 121-123)
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
An infant massage guidebook
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
225528896
Responsibility statement
by Mary Ady
Sub title
for well, premature, and special needs babies
Table Of Contents
Introduction : history and general benefits of infant massage for infants and their families -- Specific health benefits of infant massage for infants with common health conditions, diseases, disorders and dysfunctional body systems -- Benefits of infant massage to premature babies and infants in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) and adjustments to infant massage routine -- Setting the stage : preparing for your first infant massage, non-verbal communication, and benefits of jojoba massage oil and aromatherapy for infants -- Introducing your touch to baby : making first contact : foot and leg reflexology infant massage routine -- Infant massage techniques for the hand and arm -- Infant massage routine for the chest and abdomen -- Different holding positions and infant massage routine for baby's back -- Infant massage routine for the face -- Ending your infant massage and post-partum tandem exercise routine for mother and baby -- Resource guide for new and expectant parents