Maternal Mental Health

BENEFITS FOR BABY

  • Reducing stress hormones
  • Aiding relaxation
  • Helping reduce the symptoms of colic and teething
  • Improves sleep patterns
  • Helping improve digestion and reduce constipation
  • Improving baby’s circulation
  • Helping to develop secure attachment
  • Cues being understood more quickly
  • Promoting early social development

Your local children’s centre may offer baby massage groups or be able to sign post you to groups available locally.

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