UMA Infant Massage

One of the topics of discussion in the Uma Infant Massage program is about reflexes that infants experience from birth to a certain age. Moro Reflex is certainly one of those reflexes that all new born babies experience. Read through the slides to get a better understanding of your baby's reflex.

Simply adorable! These fur babies are so curious during the infant massage sessions. And they also love to be massaged

Happy Father's Day!

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We associate nurturing, loving, giving to Mothers but I see every living being as a nurturer & giver in some ways. We see it in nature, in animals & in human beings. Today is dedicated to Mothers. Every woman is a mother irrespective of who she is nurturing to: plants, animals, or children. Wishing all the Moms who participated in the Infant Massage program with me.. When I see all the photos of you & your babies taken during our sessions, it warms my heart . From my heart that yours - Thank you .

Who doesn't like their backs to be massaged? Children love the strokes in our back massage segment of our program. And they love being on their tummies too. Thank you to Senod & his mom

Happy baby pose, Ananda Balasana as known in Sanskrit...is a yoga pose....cutest when babies do it . So easy for them, yet tough for some adults with tight hips.

BENEFITS OF TOUCH LAST ALL OUR LIFE If you and your partner regularly find yourselves sleeping on opposite sides of the bed, get cozy! You'll enjoy physical... and psychological benefits from spending some time cuddling in each other’s arms. And when’s the last time you receivedor gavea big, tight embrace to your partner? Whether it’s an intimate tangle or a heartfelt hug, physical touch with a loved one is healthy in many ways. Here, happiness expert Andrea F. Polard, Psy.D., discusses the benefits of touch. IT CREATES A SENSE OF SECURITY. Our bodies are neurologically wired, and when we’re touched, our senses are ignited through the skin, and our brain gets a message, says Polard. The skin’s sensory nerve endings are hooked up to the part of the brain that handles emotional response. When you’re touched, your brain gets the message that you’re feeling safe, secure, and good. IT REDUCES STRESS. If you’ve had an overwhelming day, a good hug from your partner can do wonders to help you feel more relaxed. There’s a neurological reaction that travels from the skin to the brain in split-seconds after we’re touched. This chemical reaction tells the emotional center of the brain, the amygdala, that you can relax. This reduces the stress hormone cortisol and increases the release of positive hormones, like oxytocin, also known as the cuddle hormone. Touch stimulates oxytocin, and more oxytocin instantly informs the brain that we are bonding with someone and feeling calm. IT HELPS IMPROVE HEART HEALTH. When you are feeling subjectively reassured, you also reduce blood pressure, your pulse goes down, and you are calming your body, which puts less stress on your heart, according to Polard. All of these physical benefits of hugging and touch can lead to a healthier, longer life. ‘The cells that give the brain stem a message that all is okay have an immediate impact on these lower regions of the brain that affect things like sweating, blood pressure and pulse, which all add up to better health. IT MAY HELP YOU AVOID CATCHING COLDS AND THE FLU. Every time you lower your stress hormone cortisol, you are increasing your ability to fight disease, which has an impact on your immune system, Polard says. Stress and cortisol tax your immune system, so when you reduce those factors, you’re keeping your immunity running efficiently, making you less likely to get sick. Whether it's a cuddle with your partner or a heartfelt hug with your kids, the simple act of touch can brighten a bad day, help you relax, and even fight off illnesses. If you're not making time for it, you're missing out on one of the easiest and quickest ways to improve your overall well-being.

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May you see your precious prince or princess grow beautifully as each day passes and as you grow in this process called "Parenthood". May you meet their expectations as they meet yours. May you accept them as precious beings as they accept you as their heros. May you give them enough opportunities to show how much you love them with your kind words & touch & openness to explore their innocent world.... May you bless them enough to flow in their talents & their own abilities, staying away from enforcing to conform to your upbringing and vision of what they should be. May you love them & touch them nurturingly enough that they grow confident in their relationships & their love & compassion overflows in all who they connect with.

The fourth trimester! It is not possible for women to hold our babies in our belly for 4 trimesters & so it's important to create the atmosphere for the baby once the baby is out in this world to feel safe, nurtured and protected.

You give love, you will receive love! Babies know no other language!

Father's nurturing touch, cuddle & attention is equally important in a baby's growth

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All babies enjoy massages; some love it instantly, some take a few tries because it's a new experience for them, some feel sleepy & let their moms/dads know when it's enough with their disengagement cues. For some it maybe over stimulating, for others very relaxing. Each baby is unique, special, precious & adorable

Teaching Infant Massage is one of my most rewarding & passionate hobbies! So grateful to all the babies, Moms & Dads who trusted me & participated in the program

Some thing to ponder about! I agree to this

Oxytocin - the love hormone Mother's affectionate touch, looks, kisses, cuddles, singing & talking and approach causes a chemical reaction in her baby's brain that releases a burst of Oxytocin - a hormone that produces feelings of affection & attachment. Research has shown that Oxytocin has the same effect on the mother's and father's brains too. Oxytocin's possible relationship enhancing effects include: Trust, empathy, positive relationship memories, positive communication..., attachment, sense of love & belonging. Oxytocin has a positive impact on overall psychological stability & trust. See more

When we pay close attention to an infant's expressions & cues we are able to see that they do try their best to communicate with their parents! Here are some cutest expressions of baby Noah! Thank you Fleuriane & baby Noah for letting me capture these moments

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I am so grateful to my friend Penny for buying a gift certificate from me & presenting it to the new parents! The thank you note says it all!

I am grateful to my friend Penny who bought a gift certificate from me & presented it to these new parents. The more says it all!