Infant Massage Course for Doulas Continuing Education
Infant Massage Course
This infant massage course is tailored to provide you with the essential knowledge to understand and perform infant massage. Upon completion, you’ll be able to guide parents through the process and demonstrate effective techniques to support families during the postpartum period.
Benefits of Infant Massage:
- Enhances bonding and attachment
- Promotes relaxation and better sleep
- Improves circulation and digestion
- Supports developmental growth
- Provides relief from discomfort
- Boosts parental confidence
This self-paced infant massage course, priced at $75 USD, offers six modules covering both the theory and practice of infant massage. It qualifies for 2 CEUs with Doula School International but does not certify you as an Infant Massage Instructor.
Your instructor, Carly Snyders, brings nearly 20 years of experience working with children, specializing in newborn care and baby massage.
This infant massage course is designed to enhance your doula practice, enabling you to support families with confidence in the art of infant massage.
Meet Your Instructor: Carly Snyders
Carly has been working with children of many ages and in many settings for nearly 20 years. She started as a teacher at an International School. Over 10 years ago, after moving to London, UK, she began her journey as a nanny and maternity nurse, specializing in newborn care.
That journey led her to become a teacher of baby multi-sensory classes. Now, she has found her niche, teaching Baby Massage, Baby Milestones, and Postnatal Pilates.
Having recently settled back in Canada, she was surprised to see the lack of activities for parents with small babies. She is excited to be able to share her classes with us here at Doula School.
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Infant massage Course Curriculum
- Module 1 – Leg and Foot
- Module 2 – Tummy
- Module 3 – Chest, Arms and Hands
- Module 4 – Face
- Module 5 – Back
- Module 6 – Full Body
Our Infant Massage program is set at a one-time fee of $75 USD plus applicable taxes.
Why Choose Doula School?
There are SO many great reasons to do infant massage:
- Bonding and Attachment: Infant massage promotes a strong bond between the parent and the baby. The physical touch and the eye contact involved in the massage help to strengthen the emotional connection and attachment.
- Relaxation and Sleep: Massage can help soothe and relax babies, which may improve their sleep patterns. The calming effects of a gentle massage can reduce stress and make it easier for babies to fall asleep.
- Improved Circulation and Digestion: Regular massage can stimulate the circulatory and digestive systems, which can help with issues like gas, colic, and constipation.
- Developmental Benefits: The tactile stimulation from massage can aid in sensory development and enhance motor skills as the baby learns to move and respond to touch.
- Relief from Discomfort: Infant massage can alleviate discomfort from teething, congestion, and muscle tension. It can also be helpful in reducing symptoms of conditions like colic.
- Parental Confidence: Learning and practicing infant massage can boost parents’ confidence in handling and soothing their baby, fostering a sense of competence and empowerment.
- Communication: Massage provides an opportunity for non-verbal communication, allowing parents to understand and respond to their baby’s cues and signals more effectively.
- Routine and Structure: Incorporating massage into the daily routine can provide a sense of structure and predictability, which is beneficial for both the baby and the parents.
- Overall, infant massage offers a range of physical, emotional, and developmental benefits that can contribute to the overall well-being of both the baby and the parents. Who better to learn and show how to perform this amazing yet simple skill but US!
