Sarah Oakley BA (Hons), RGN, RHV, IBCLC, Cert HP (Open)

Nursing Nurture

Developmental Baby Massage

I have recently completed a developmental baby massage course with Peter Walker (www.thebabieswebsite.com) and can offer one-to-one baby massage sessions for parents and babies in their own homes.

Baby massage has many benefits including

• Reduces stress and promotes contentment in both parent and baby
• Strengthens the relationship between parent and baby and promotes bonding.
• Builds parents confidence in handling their baby
• Promotes feelings of well being for both parent and baby
• Promotes growth and development
• Maintains joint flexibility and promotes muscle tone
• Assists digestion (useful for reducing colic)
• Improves circulation
• Boosts immunity

I am able to offer sessions at weekends for parents who work and are unable to attend classes held by other massage instructors during the week. I am particularly keen to work with fathers and parents with special needs babies.

The Holding Reassurance Programme is suitable for babies aged 3-8 weeks. Developmental Baby Massage sessions are suitable from 8-10 weeks (after baby has had his 6-8 week check with the GP) until baby is able to crawl/move away independently across the floor.