Infant Massage for Beginners

04/22/24 • 33 min

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Discover the Healing Power of Infant Massage
In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess and expert Helen Thompson, an infant massage instructor and host of the First Time Moms Chat podcast, delve into the history and profound advantages of infant massage, including enhanced sleep, brain development, and relief from colic. The conversation also covers recommended oils, the importance of touch, the ideal timing and techniques for massage, and its positive impact on both baby and parental mental health. Helen emphasizes the significance of respecting a baby's cues during massage and addresses common misconceptions, ensuring parents are well-informed and confident in integrating infant massage into their caregiving routines.
In This Episode:
* Helen Thompson shares intriguing historical insights into infant massage, tracing its roots back to 3000 BC across various cultures.
* Discover the multiple health benefits for both baby and parents, including improved sleep patterns and reduced anxiety through the "cuddle hormone," oxytocin.
* Learn practical tips on how to massage your infant safely, the best oils to use, and how to interpret your baby's cues.
* Helen discusses the significant impact of massage on preterm babies and the parallels between the benefits of babywearing and infant massage.
* Addressing common misconceptions and the best practices for massaging a baby, including the importance of a gentle approach.
00:00 Intro
00:40 Brief History of Infant Massage
01:56 Benefits of Infant Massage
05:08 Importance of Touch, Siimilar With Babywearing
06:23 What Age to Massage
08:37 Common Infant Massage Misconceptions
10:35 Preterm Babies
11:45 Social and Emotional Outcomes from Infant Massage
13:12 Infant Massage and Postpartum Depression
14:29 How to Infant Massage
14:48 Choosing Massage Oil
18:10 What to have on hand
20:42 How often to Massage
23:10 Massage for Colic
24:29 Massage Techniques
26:02 Areas to Avoid
26:35 Stories from Parents
31:00 Last Question
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Nursing, Weaning, and Tandem Feeding Toddlers with Jenna Wolfe IBCLC

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If you want to know about breastfeeding and trying to conceive, breastfeeding while pregnant, and the unique challenges of breastfeeding a toddler, this one is for you.. Host Jess and guest Jenna Wolfe, a certified lactation counselor and Pure Joy parent coach, offer profound insights into breastfeeding past infancy, including tandem nursing and nursing during pregnancy. They explore the natural age of weaning, which significantly exceeds societal expectations, and the evolving benefits of breast milk. Jenna sheds light on the nutritional, immunological, and maternal health advantages of prolonged breastfeeding, addressing challenges like nursing aversion and social scrutiny. The conversation extends to practical and emotional aspects of tandem breastfeeding, emphasizing the importance of gentle weaning, open communication, and bonding with each child. Strategies to support mothers in balancing the needs of nursing toddlers and newborns, and the significance of community support in reducing isolation are highlighted, positioning breastfeeding as a valuable, empowering journey tailored by the needs and readiness of both mother and child.
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00:34 What is a Toddler?
03:49 What is the Normal Weaning Age?
09:33 Benefits of Breastfeeding Toddlers
19:53 Tools that Mimic Breastfeeding
21:52 Jaw Development
23:18 Changes in Milk Composition over Time
25:14 Do Newborns Get Colstrum if you Tandem Feed?
30:45 Challenges of Breastfeeding Toddlers
41:08 Does Breastfeeding Delay Emotional Development?
47:27 Nursing Aversion Strategies
51:21 Dealing with Embarrasment of Nursing Toddler
55:01 Trying to Conceive While Breastfeeding
57:07 Does Breastfeeding Cause Miscarriage?
59:37 What Can You Do to Get your Period Back While Breastfeeding?
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01:08:53 How to Approach Tandem Nursing
01:13:57 Establishing the Bond with Newborn While Tandem Feeding
01:16:41 What does Natural Weaning Look Like?
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Website: Own Your Parenting Story
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Unmedicated Birth, VBACs, and Postpartum Care with Doula Sarah

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Unmedicated Births: Your Complete Guide with Doula Insights

In this episode of Modern Nurture, host Jess is joined by doula Sarah from Entering Motherhood to explore unmedicated births. They delve into preparation, the birth process, postpartum recovery, and how doulas aid in these phases. Sarah, having experience with cesarean and VBAC (Vaginal Birth After Cesarean), shares her insights into the passion for natural births, the benefits, and how to achieve a VBAC. The conversation covers the importance of mindset, education, and physical preparations for unmedicated birth, and the role of a doula in supporting mothers throughout the journey. The discussion further explores the postpartum phase, emphasizing rest, nutrition, and the significance of warm foods for recovery. This episode offers a comprehensive guide on navigating unmedicated births, emphasizing the importance of informed choices, support systems, and embracing the postpartum healing process.

0:00 Unmedicated Births: Prep & Recovery with Sarah From Entering Motherhood

00:29 Intro

01:29 VBAC

05:06 Pain Free Birth Possible?

07:09 How to Prepare for an Unmedicated Birth

10:58 Exercise & Movement for Birth Prep

13:50 Stress can stall birth

17:59 Early Labor

22:38 Pushing

25:09 Red Rasberry Leaf Tea & Dates for Quick Labor

26:05 Pushing Positions

29:10 Tearing

30:22 Birthing the Placenta

31:45 HomeBirths and Other Environments

36:23 Postpartum Recovery

46:19 What to Expect from a Post Partum Doula

51:07 Where to Find Sarah
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