Mybabyconnection

08/03/2022

24/03/2021

We hold them in our hearts and minds forever. x

Hold them close 🥰

09/03/2021

Pregnancy is not put on pause in the COVID-19 pandemic, and neither are fundamental human rights. All women have the right to a safe and positive pregnancy and childbirth experience, with high-quality, respectful maternity care.

30/08/2020

Something to think about right from the very beginning of your family ...

It can be lovely to share cute pictures of your kids on your social media feed, especially if you're living far away from family and friends. But should we be thinking twice before we post these candid photos?

28/07/2020

Little smiles ...

06/08/2019

Comforting your baby helps lower their production of stress hormones (cortisol) and closeness boosts oxytocin (the love hormone) which is good for everyone. Get cuddling!

If you've ever been accused of spoiling your baby with cuddles when they cry, prepare to fist pump, because new research confirms your instincts are

20/06/2019

Teaching another baby massage course. It’s so wonderful to be able to share the techniques. The mums all valuing that special bit of 1:1 time to concentrate on their babies in our busy worlds!! Nurturing touch. Beautiful.

30/01/2019

Starting another baby massage course today and thinking about how important that connection between carer and baby is and the power of nurturing touch ...

Touch stimulates brain activity, leading to increased attentiveness and stimulating intelligence. It also increases oxygen and nutrient flow to cells, increasing your baby's ability to learn.

22/01/2019

Take time to touch...

Healthy, secure attachments grow when the child receives consistently responsive, positive and sensitive parenting and a sense of trust begins to develop.

22/01/2019

More research to add to that we already know about the very real and positive benefits of nurturing touch.

Whether or not you caress your baby enough can leave measurable effects on their genes, a study from the University of British Columbia found.

15/11/2018

Excellent finish to the 5 week baby massage course today. I will miss all those mums and babies - you are my very special firsts! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback, card and chocs. I'll miss the sessions. Keep up that wonderful communication you've got with them and enjoy! ###

15/11/2018

Find out more about baby massage with these FAQs

You can begin to massage your baby during the first few weeks after birth and then gradually develop a nurturing routine that will last a lifetime Find out all answers to parents’ frequently asked questions about infant massage on our website Link: http://www.iaim.net/massage-your-baby/faqs-for-parents/