Join Bloom therapist Ashley for a 5-week class series on parent-led infant massage.

Together, we’ll explore an evidence-based infant massage curriculum designed to nurture bonding and support your baby’s development. This welcoming virtual group is a space to connect, share, and uplift one another through postpartum and early parenting. Open to both Bloom Women’s Wellness clients and community members navigating infant care, this class will offer gentle guidance and a sense of shared support as you navigate care routines.

Space is limited to 6 parent-infant pairs and you must commit to attend all 5 classes.

When:

Friday, August 22nd 9:30am-10:30am

Friday, August 29th 9:30am-10:30am

Friday, September 5th 9:30am-10:30am

Friday, September 12th 9:30am-10:30am

Friday, September 19th 9:30am-10:30am

Cost: $150 ($30/class)

Where: Zoom

Materials needed:

Pillow, towel, unscented edible oil (sunflower, olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, etc)
Optional: a baby doll or stuffed animal so that you can still practice massage strokes if your baby is not interested in a massage during class time.

Research shows infant massage has many benefits

-Accelerated bonding and attachment between parent and child

-Improved muscle growth and weight gain in infant

-Stress reduction for both parent and baby

-Sleep and digestive regulation

-Increased parental confidence & competence

-Enhanced understanding of communication and consent

-Reduces postpartum depression symptoms

What have mothers said after learning a mother-led infant massage class?

“I feel that the more frequent I do the massage for baby, the closer I am with baby”

“I felt a loss of attachment to my baby, which I believe other mothers have, but somehow it felt like I resumed it again, in a way, while I was practicing infant massage”

“I feel like infant massage is a secret that needs to be shared. It has so many benefits and I think our society would ultimately benefit from it with all the other stress we face each day.”

In class, you’ll learn -

Massage strokes & touch relaxation
Bonding techniques & ways to recognize your baby’s cues
How to ask permission & how doing so builds respect
How to identify the best time for massage & ways to work it into your daily life
& more!

Interested in joining but have a few questions before you commit? Email Ashley at ashley@bloomwomenswellness.org

Check out Infant Massage USA for more reasons to join an infant massage class.