MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'baby massage'. Sun, 25 Jul 2010 11:23:05 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676773&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F06%2Fhigh-tech-parents-more-connected-to.html So much to connect us, yet we are so disconnected . . .The New York Times and CBS have done segments on "tech addicted parents" who have trouble balancing the attention they give to their babies and their BlackBerrys. Sherry Turkle, director of MIT's Initiative on Technology and Self, has studied the effect of technology on children and parenting. "After five years and 300 interviews, she has found that feelings of hurt, jealousy and competition are widespread," the New York Times reports. Turkle told the New York Times, "Over and over, kids raised the same three examples of feeling hurt and not wanting to show it when their mom or dad would be on their devices instead of paying attention to them: at meals, during pickup after either school or an extracurricular activity, and during sports... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676773 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:36:00 +0100 3676773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3581730&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2010%2F05%2Fdoes-infant-massage-increase-iq.html Another benefit to infant massage . . .Brain Development! (PhysOrg.com) -- UCI child neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram has found that maternal care and other sensory input triggers activity in a baby's developing brain that improves cognitive function and builds resilience to stress. For an infant, a mother’s touch provides a feeling of security, comfort and love. But research at UC Irvine is showing that it does much more.UCI child neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Tallie Z. Baram has found that caressing and other sensory input triggers activity in a baby’s developing brain that improves cognitive function and builds resilience to stress.The finding contributes to growing knowledge about epigenetics, the study of how environmental factors can reprogram the expressi... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3581730 Thu, 20 May 2010 07:12:00 +0100 3581730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3443659&cid=t_296599_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fget-the-perfect-massage-%25e2%2580%2593-for-your-baby%2F Massaging your baby will help her relax, reduce crying, and strengthen your bond together. These days, baby massage is becoming more and more popular – you can even find classes on it at community colleges, children’s hospitals, parenting centers, and from one-on-one instructors. It’s beneficial for newborn infants, babies, and even older children. In addition to relaxation and bonding benefits, massage improves circulation, enhances neurological and physiological development, reduces pain from teething, helps increase oxygen flow, teaches babies to self-soothe, and increases sensory awareness. The video below highlights some basic baby massage techniques; it’s best to practice massage when your baby is calm, and at least a half-hour after eating. Right after bathtime i... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3443659 Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:50:14 +0100 3443659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879561&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F08%2Fstand-up-for-breastfeeding.html So, I just received an email from momsrising.org, as usual they sent me something I am interested in. This time it relates directly to breastfeeding. The statistics they included just reminded me of why we must support women with breastfeeding their babies. The health and future of our children depends upon it. I have included a snippet of their email below:Every major national and international medical authority recommends that infants are fed exclusively breast milk until they are at least 6 months old. Right now, only 12% of mothers in the U.S. are exclusively breastfeeding by the time their babies are six months old. This is often due to the fact that many workplace structures make continuing to breastfeed nearly impossible. We need common-sense workplace policies to ensure that moms w... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879561 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 03:26:00 +0100 2879561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879566&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2009%2F04%2Fbabies-born-almost-full-term-may-face.html Thinking your baby is full term at 37 weeks, ready for your little one to come meet the world . . .Scheduling a C-Section or inducing their arrival . . . you might want to think again!According to a new study published in this month's Pediatrics Journal Babies born up to a month early have been recently referred to as "near-term" infants, but recent studies have shown that they may develop problems shortly after birth that are similar to those affecting babies who have been born very premature, though not nearly as severe. These include breathing difficulties, problems regulating body temperature and jaundice.Those problems usually require newborns to remain hospitalized for several days. The new study involved only late term babies born early, sent home within three days of birth, who wer... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879566 Wed, 08 Apr 2009 19:04:00 +0100 2879566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879571&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F09%2Ffree-infant-massage-classes-for.html Check out all of our FREE Infant Massage Classes and join one today! Share your nurturing touch with your little, have a great time and meet other parents!View the full listing here: http://www.liddlekidzblog.com/2008/02/free-infant-massage-classes-for.html (Source: Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog) Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879571 Fri, 19 Sep 2008 21:11:00 +0100 2879571 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879577&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2008%2F02%2Ffree-infant-massage-classes-for.html For Parents/Caregivers and their Babies!Parents/caregivers with their babies, age 3 weeks to crawling, are invited to learn infant massage for free during our Infant Massage Teacher Certification courses.* Space is very limited *To Register – RSVP RequiredFind a class & date below – send an email to the email address for the classRSVP: Send an email with your name, infant’s name and age, days attending (you may attend one day or all days, all days is preferred) and phone number.SUPPLIES: You will need to bring a blanket & a pillow and your baby’s usual supplies.In this class only You will be touching your baby. Demonstrations will be done using dolls.Please allow a few extra minutes to find parking and arrive in the training space on time.East Rutherford, NJMarch 25 & 2... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879577 Wed, 13 Feb 2008 07:04:00 +0100 2879577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2879582&cid=t_296599_123_f&fid=39035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.liddlekidzblog.com%2F2007%2F04%2Fcolic-your-questions-answered.html By Tina Allen, LMT,CPMMT,CPMT, CIMTWhat is Colic?Websters Dictionary defines Colic as: Paroxysms of pain. This condition usually occurs in the abdominal region but may occur in other body regions as well.(Paroxysms - . A sudden uncontrollable attack; "a paroxysm of giggling"; "a fit of coughing".)But really that doesn’t answer your question. In terms of babies, we know that colic causes babies to cry and cry, much more than other babies who are not suffering from colic.What are signs of Colic?When babies with colic cry, they may draw their arms and legs in tight toward their bodies and appear to be in pain. Or other times they stretch out their arms and legs and stiffen, then draw up tight again. You may notice that baby’s face turns bright red from excessive crying.Babies are diagnose... Liddle Kidz Infant and Pediatric Massage Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2879582 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 05:03:00 +0100 2879582