Hi again,
Yesterday I was rabbiting on about research stuff that I didn’t like. Today I going to mention some results of some studies conducted in Miami by Tiffany Field.
In a brief search on google scholar, I found several studies concluding massage during pregnancy is great for the mother. This I already knew and had experienced. What I also discovered was mothers who received massage regularly throughout their pregnancy were less likely to go into labour prematurely, had easier labours (now who doesn’t want that!) and were less likely to have post natal depression (another bonus!). WOW! Also, because the mothers have been happier and healthier during their pregnancies, their babies were also less likely to have a low birth weight and were less stressed. Hmm. Happy and healthy mum equals happy and healthy baby. I don’t think there are many pregnant women out there who don’t want a happy and healthy baby do you?
Which makes me wonder why this information isn’t being shouted from the heavens. Granted it’s great for my business to have this kind of study results, but you’d think midwives and doctors would almost be prescribing it too.
So start spreading the word. Massage during pregnancy has the potential to make labour easier, baby’s happier and gives mum a chance to feel great.
Yes, this is the kind of research I like to hear about.
Enjoy!
Em.
Tags: babies, depression, happy, health, labour, massage, pregnancy, pregnant, research