Giggles & Cuddles Baby Massage Co.

19/04/2022

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01/04/2022

Small changes that go a long way…

27/02/2022

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New research on the neuroscience of new Fatherhood looks at resting state brain activity and parenting outcomes.

Recent research between 2019 - 2022 was reviewed to look at how fathers' empathic attunement and associated brain connectivity during mid to late pregnancy with the first child correlates with bonding and parenting behavior at 6 months following birth.

KEY POINTS:

👉 Early fatherhood is a critical period that sets the stage for bonding and future parenting.

👉 A father's ability to empathize and mentalize during pregnancy correlates with later bonding and parenting during infancy.

👉 Specific brain areas in expectant fathers affect social information processing, self-awareness, emotion regulation, and cognitive control.

👉 Fathers' capacity to mentalize is key for supporting good bonding and effective parenting.

The research states that for fathers struggling to connect, experiencing postpartum anxiety or depression or otherwise having difficulty with this new and challenging, rewarding role, intervention is necessary. This is where our wonderful IAIM programme comes in!

Nurturing touch and getting to know and understand infant behaviour can enhance the bond between Father and baby, increase caregiving, bonding and feel good hormones such as prolactin, oxytocin, dopamine and endorphins and reduce the incidence and symptoms of postpartum depression.

19/02/2022

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"Keep your life simple,
and serenity will follow.

Like a small country with little
need for supersonic travel,
a simple life has little need for
tension and stress.

Give your children yourself,
the need for things will be minimal."

~ IAIM Founder Vimala McClure

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26/12/2021

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However your Christmas looks this year, if you're celebrating, the IAIM UK Chapter wish you a day of love and hope 💜

Merry Christmas!

21/11/2021

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We are excited that our Advent Fayre is only 1 week away! Watch out as we count down to our Fayre…..

17/11/2021

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The global pandemic forced neonatal units worldwide to adopt strict safety measures. But unfortunately, these measures often mean that parents are separated from their babies in the NICU – with detrimental consequences for babies and parents alike. Studies show that separating parents and babies can lead cause developmental issues in newborns and also affects parents’ mental health. This is why we raise our voice on this year’s to support every parent’s right to have unrestricted access to their babies in hospital, no matter where or when! Join us in calling for

Research has shown that baby massage and touch communication can significantly aid the development of premature and low birth weight babies. To find an IAIM qualified baby massage instructor in your area, visit our website - link in bio 👆

17/11/2021

The light that burns within me - hidden, silent, deep,
It streams with power like the sun from realms of sleep.
It fills my heart with joy. It gives me strength and gladness
And let’s me shine to others too, to heal their sadness.
When fire burns and I am master of this fire,
Then, pouring light upon me, Heaven’s Sons inspire
My work, and I can do God’s(Universe) deeds as they require.
- In the light of a child(Michael Hedley Burton)

25/10/2021

Sometimes to feel replenished, all it takes is a day to reconnect with nature, ground, feel the warmth of the sunshine and the crisp autumn breeze!! This past weekend we enjoyed the grandness, beauty and splendour of , a site! Grateful to be able to enjoy nature surrounding this area of historical significance..