The Power of Touch in Supporting Infant Development

Fourth Trimester: The First Months and Beyond | Parenting | Newborn Baby | Postpartum | Doula

Did you know that appropriate, nurturing touch can relieve stress (for baby and parent/caregiver), facilitate secure attachment, optimize brain development, and potentially set a baby up for life to be a stable and healthy human? In this episode we will talk about the immense benefits of massaging your baby.

Special guest Kari Marble, certified infant massage therapist, meditation leader and birth educator, shares wisdom drawn from her 20+ years in the healing arts. We cover:

*When it is appropriate to start infant massage

*What to expect from a baby massage

*How parents can build nurturing touch into daily routines

*Important cues to tell if your baby likes it

*Basics for how to prepare for and perform infant massage

Links and resources mentioned:

https://www.karimarble.com/on-demand-classes

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https://www.naturalresources-sf.com/products/infant-massage-workshop

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Full show notes and more resource links:

fourthtrimesterpodcast.com