Baby's First Massage® was one of the first innovative, research-based, newborn massage training programs with proven quantitative and qualitative positive outcomes that was supported by the medical community. It was originally developed in 1989 in a Dayton OH NICU, Level II Nursery by our founder, Teresa Kirkpatrick Ramsey, BSN, LMT, CIMI, Author, along with an esteemed medical team. There was nothing like it to offer families with newborns nor medically stable infants in the NICU.
After seeing the positive outcomes, the program was further developed to train and certify qualified professionals to help in sharing the benefits of newborn massage by becoming a Baby’s First Massage® Certified Newborn Massage Instructor (C.N.M.I.).
The Baby's First Massage® Program is where you should begin if you work with perinatal clients, newborns, and their families. You will learn the 15 step newborn massage routine, newborn behaviors, and calming techniques.
Improved relaxation and release of accumulated stress from the birthing experience
Release of emotional stress for newborns in the NICU
Reduced discomfort from sinus congestion, gas, or colic symptoms
Increased elimination, circulation, and respiration
Strengthened digestive, circulatory, and gastrointestinal systems, which can lead to weight gain
Improved growth and development
Better performance on neurological assessment scales
Improved muscle tone coordination
Reduced blood pressure
Greater soothability
Better sleep/wake behaviors
Improved overall health
Enhanced sense of love, respect, and trust by building a healthy foundation through understanding positive communication and touch
Stronger bonding and attachment between parent/s and baby
Improved ability of parent/s being able to read infant cues that are verbal and non-verbal
Increased communication between parent and baby
By strengthening your parenting skills you will have increased confidence in parenting
Less stress for parents and babies by parents being able to comfort the baby with simple techniques
Parents who have taken a Baby's First Massage® class share that they found it enjoyable for both them and their baby!
CLASSES
• 30-60 min class
Classes can take place in a private practice, office, spa, on location, or in the home setting
Price Range: Varies
generally self pay
SETTING
DIRECT CARE
• Part of the care plan
Takes place in the NICU or a medical environment as patient education for parents and caregivers
Price Range: Varies
billed to insurance
1.877.955.6262 #4
info@babysfirstmassage.com
Headquarters in Youngstown Ohio
