Infant massage promotes digestion

Newborn care is very important to keep it strong and in excellent health. One of them is the massage that promotes the emotional bond between parents and children, favors the digestion and prevents the appearance of diseases .


The specialists of Angeles Hospitals They point out that physical contact plays a fundamental role in our lives, because it helps in the physical and mental development of babies.


The above is achieved thanks to the skin , which is the largest organ in the human body and contains different types of sensory receptors that, through the Central Nervous System , respond to different stimuli.


Therefore, the massage childish is an art because it generates relaxation and general well-being, around and through all parts of the body, that is, it is an extended form of touch, which, developed with adequate guidance, allows parents to better understand and understand the baby.


In the next video, the Dr. Rolando Limón Arce, pediatrician at Angeles Lomas Hospital , explains some tips to make them; In addition, a type of massage to improve the digestion and avoid gases:

These baby care are very important during the first months of life, because it stimulates muscle contractions, which will give physical skills to the newborn in the future.


In addition, the massage benefits the heart rate, strengthens the device respiratory , digestive and circulatory, and stimulates the immune system . When the mother touches and massages her child stimulates the production of prolactin , which will help in the production of breast milk.


The specialists say that it can be done at any time of the day and can last 15 minutes or more. It is necessary to prepare a smooth surface and practice it with a temperature warm, relaxed and with soothing music.


During the massage children, parents will have a better eye contact and more communication, where they will know and enjoy that personal moment. And you, have you practiced this type of massage?