After you’ve gone through all the hard work of pregnancy and delivery, one of the greatest joys is cuddling with your infant and feeling that special closeness between mother and child. That’s why we host our Baby Love classes every Tuesday at our South location and every Wednesday at our North location. Baby Love classes allow you to join other moms and their babies to learn new ways to bond with your child. We teach baby massage, focused breathing and support techniques to help develop attachment and closeness. You may not be familiar with these techniques, but they offer many benefits to both babies and their parents!
The Benefits of Infant Massage
Infant massage (or baby massage, as we usually call it) provides the same benefits to your baby that you get when you get a massage! Baby massage:
- Relaxes your baby
- Helps reduce stress by stimulating soothing hormones like oxytocin
- Reduces crying
- Aids digestion
- Improves circulation
- Puts your baby in a calm, restful state
Plus, physical touch between mother and child helps you bond with your newborn! At Baby Love classes, we’ll teach you safe and effective baby massage techniques that you can use at home when your little one is being fussy.
In addition to the physical and emotional benefits of baby massage, you’ll also make new friends and have access to Austin Area Birthing Center’s baby experts at our Baby Love classes. It’s one of the best ways to join a community of caring mothers during the pivotal formative years of your child’s life.
