Deborah Hands on Babies

www.lullabytrust.org.uk

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🌿 Lymphatic Exercise

Exercise is key to getting the lymph moving and detoxifying our system. Yoga, because of the rhythmic breathing and intense muscular contractions involved, is particularly good for lymph circulation.

🌿 Lymphatic Massage

- Massage especially gentle lymphatic massage really does work
- Working to stimulate lymph flow.
- This kind of massage is based on light, rhythmic and constant movements, gently manipulating the skin , while applying very little pressure.

- Massage also encourages the lymph flow to move freely, resulting in clearer, healthier skin and eliminating the build up of toxins and fluids.
- If you struggle with puffiness, dull skin, under eye circles or water retention, a massage can be the ideal way to restore healthy lymph flow and rev up your internal detox.

🌿 Here are just 6 Simple Steps to help aid your glow.....

🌾 Weekly Fact 🌾

What is the Skin made of ?

🌿 The Skin is the largest organ in your body , comprising of about 15% of your body weight.

🌿 It works as a protector to the underlying, Muscles, Bones, Ligaments and Internal Organs.

🌿 The Skin is made up of approximately
- 70% Water
- 25% Protein
- 2% Lipids
- It also expels and absorbs various types of toxins .

🌿 We all want to have healthy looking skin from a beauty and health perspective, so look after it as an important organ of the body.

🌿 Always be mindful of your Skincare Routine from top to toe, so think wisely as to what you apply to the skin ....

Babies NEED tummy time! At 11 months old, this little cutie should have a nicely rounded head, developed S curves in his neck and low back, and flexible legs that move in and out of various sitting positions. But, largely due to lack of time on his tummy and OVERUSE of "baby containers" such as bouncy seats, swings, and car seat carriers that go from car to grocery store to restaurant, he has positional plagiocephaly (flat skull) a big ol' C curve in his spine preventing him from getting on hands and knees to crawl, and hips and legs so tight he can't even straighten his knees! And these are only the outwardly visible problems...too much pressure on baby's spine and vision centers of the brain from lying on their backs are detrimental to development! So....tummy time, tummy time, tummy time! Do it!
ADDITIONAL INSIGHT:
Tummy time IS absolutely important for development! It doesn't have to be on the floor, but can be on the caregiver's chest, supported over their lap or bent knees, or on a nursing pillow for younger babies. Many of the comments we've read are stating babies shouldn't be placed in "unnatural" positions or those they can get out of. As developmental therapists, we specialize in the timeline of babies moving from the flexion posture (fetal position) through anti-gravity extension. The ONLY "natural" position for a baby is flexion. If you lay an infant on their back, i.e. In extension their arms flail and they think they're falling (this is the Moro reflex) and is why we swaddle babies to keep their arms and legs tucked in close like they were in the womb. The flexion tummy time provides is in fact very safe and natural. We urge you to find a specialist in your area if your baby struggles with reflux and isn't tolerating tummy time that can help develop strategies that will promote being off of their backs. AGAIN, this post is directed to parents and caregivers of babies who are typically developing and not those with special needs or other medical diagnoses. The baby in the picture fits this description. It is not meant to be judgmental but informative on what CAN happen. We are so pleased that it has opened up conversation between parents and health care providers to help prevent these issues from occurring.

Infant massage increase flexibility and muscle tone?

Foot Reflexology Found to Ease Pain in Infants To complement the Research Reports in the August 2016 print edition of MASSAGE Magazine. Infants who received one session of foot reflexology, lasting around 20 to 30 minutes, immediately befo…

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Motherhood is the start of a new journey but it’s also the end of your life before motherhood. Whilst we put a lot of emphasis on celebrating the new, do we really acknowledge the process of things coming to an end? Do we really give ourselves time to grieve, process and let go of what we held so precious before? Life is in a perpetual state of change and endings and beginnings are as important as each other. Shockingly 25% of new mothers in the US return back to work within 10 days of giving birth. I am not sure that this is enough time to process the changes in the mind and body or celebrate endings or beginnings. In my new course 40 days a queen I will be looking at the importance of the 5 universal practices postnatally;

Rest
Nourishment
Touch
Community
Connection with nature
These practices help the body to heal and the mind to adjust and transition into motherhood. It is proving to be fascinating

So important ❤️

Babies needs must be met to allow them to thrive. Hold them, listen to them, respond to them with love.

The average length of a hug between two people is 3 seconds. But the researchers have discovered something fantastic. When a hug lasts 20 seconds, there is a therapeutic effect on the body and mind. The reason is that a sincere embrace produces a hormone called "oxytocin", also known as the love hormone. This substance has many benefits in our physical and mental health, helps us, among other things, to relax, to feel safe and calm our fears and anxiety. This wonderful tranquilizer is offered free of charge every time we have a person in our arms, who cradled a child, who cherish a dog or a cat, that we are dancing with our partner, the closer we get to someone or simply hold the Shoulders of a friend.

A famous quote by psychotherapist Virginia Satir goes, “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” Whether those exact numbers have been scientifically proven remains to be seen, but there is a great deal of scientific evidence related to the importance of hugs and physical contact. Here are some reasons why we should hug::

1. STIMULATES OXYTOCIN

Oxytocin is a neurotransmitter that acts on the limbic system, the brain’s emotional centre, promoting feelings of contentment, reducing anxiety and stress, and even making mammals monogamous. It is the hormone responsible for us all being here today. You see this little gem is released during childbirth, making our mothers forget about all of the excruciating pain they endured expelling us from their bodies and making them want to still love and spend time with us. New research from the University of California suggests that it has a similarly civilising effect on human males, making them more affectionate and better at forming relationships and social bonding. And it dramatically increased the libido and sexual performance of test subjects. When we hug someone, oxytocin is released into our bodies by our pituitary gland, lowering both our heart rates and our cortisol levels. Cortisol is the hormone responsible for stress, high blood pressure, and heart disease.

2. CULTIVATES PATIENCE

Connections are fostered when people take the time to appreciate and acknowledge one another. A hug is one of the easiest ways to show appreciation and acknowledgement of another person. The world is a busy, hustle-bustle place and we’re constantly rushing to the next task. By slowing down and taking a moment to offer sincere hugs throughout the day, we’re benefiting ourselves, others, and cultivating better patience within ourselves.

3. PREVENTS DISEASE

Affection also has a direct response on the reduction of stress which prevents many diseases. The Touch Research Institute at the University of Miami School of Medicine says it has carried out more than 100 studies into touch and found evidence of significant effects, including faster growth in premature babies, reduced pain, decreased autoimmune disease symptoms, lowered glucose levels in children with diabetes, and improved immune systems in people with cancer.

4. STIMULATES THYMUS GLAND

Hugs strengthen the immune system. The gentle pressure on the sternum and the emotional charge this creates activates the Solar Plexus Chakra. This stimulates the thymus gland, which regulates and balances the body’s production of white blood cells, which keep you healthy and disease free.

5. COMMUNICATION WITHOUT SAYING A WORD

Almost 70 percent of communication is nonverbal. The interpretation of body language can be based on a single gesture and hugging is an excellent method of expressing yourself nonverbally to another human being or animal. Not only can they feel the love and care in your embrace, but they can actually be receptive enough to pay it forward to others based on your initiative alone.

6. SELF-ESTEEM

Hugging boosts self-esteem, especially in children. The tactile sense is all-important in infants. A baby recognizes its parents initially by touch. From the time we’re born our family’s touch shows us that we’re loved and special. The associations of self-worth and tactile sensations from our early years are still imbedded in our nervous system as adults. The cuddles we received from our Mom and Dad while growing up remain imprinted at a cellular level, and hugs remind us at a somatic level of that. Hugs, therefore, connect us to our ability to self love.

7. STIMULATES DOPAMINE

Everything everyone does involves protecting and triggering dopamine flow. Low dopamine levels play a role in the neurodegenerative disease Parkinson’s as well as mood disorders such as depression. Dopamine is responsible for giving us that feel-good feeling, and it’s also responsible for motivation! Hugs stimulate brains to release dopamine, the pleasure hormone. Dopamine sensors are the areas that many stimulating drugs such as co***ne and methamphetamine target. The presence of a certain kinds of dopamine receptors are also associated with sensation-seeking.

8. STIMULATES SEROTONIN

Reaching out and hugging releases endorphins and serotonin into the blood vessels and the released endorphins and serotonin cause pleasure and negate pain and sadness and decrease the chances of getting heart problems, helps fight excess weight and prolongs life. Even the cuddling of pets has a soothing effect that reduces the stress levels. Hugging for an extended time lifts one’s serotonin levels, elevating mood and creating happiness.

9. PARASYMPATHETIC BALANCE

Hugs balance out the nervous system. The skin contains a network of tiny, egg-shaped pressure centres called Pacinian corpuscles that can sense touch and which are in contact with the brain through the vagus nerve. The galvanic skin response of someone receiving and giving a hug shows a change in skin conductance. The effect in moisture and electricity in the skin suggests a more balanced state in the nervous system – parasympathetic.
Embrace, embrace with your heart.~~

art: Dorina Costras

New study: The more you hug your kids, the more their brains develop Much more important than we thought it was.

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HOW BABIES GET BORN-It’s not out of a chocolate egg! This graphic neatly shows how the cervix dilates in labour. A woman’s body is amazing!

www.gozen.com

So true 💛

Our lovely First Aid Mummy, Frances is visiting baby+ at the Garden Room to give life saving advice, tips and demonstration on infant CPR and choking. 🚼💛

Class will run Friday 16th March at 10:30am
1hr class - £10 (including coffee ☕️ and cake 🍰)
Spaces are filling fast so please contact us if you are interested:

Tel- 07752 542 967
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Class in Mount Vernon area of Glasgow
Babies also welcome as always 👶🏼