An ancient infant massage stimulates the development of smaller

Known as Shantala, in honor of the Hindu mother who created the technique promotes "a special contact between mother and baby." A specialist told Infobae.com that "children who receive services in Neonatology recover faster"

Infant massage is ancient. Born in southern India in a place called Kerala. It is an ancient ritual practiced by all mothers to their children.

More than 30 years ago, the French physician discovered Frédérik Leboyer in one of his trips to India, where watched a young mother gave him massage your child on the streets of Calcutta, and in her honor called this massage Shantala , name that is known in the West.

Infobae.com Speaking to the degree in Psychology Marisa Russomando (MN 23 189) defined Shantala massage as "a special contact between mother and baby."

After reviewing the Indian origin of art, motherhood and parenting specialist remarked that Eastern philosophy "is another time, another pace and that inspired the French physician to pay particular attention to what the mother did to her child."

To Russomando, the effectiveness of these massages not only lies in the tact, if not in contact and the benefits it generates: "The touch of human hands in the baby's body sets in motion neural currents that stimulate the Nervous System Central (SNC) and whether that hand is also that of his mother everything is special. "

Area Director of The Stork said among the benefits of this technique CNS stimulation, favoring the maturation of the respiratory and digestive systems, relief of colic and the predisposition to good rest. "

"Babies born with health problems and receive infant massage services Neonatology recover faster," said the professional, who remarked that "there are many studies that prove this benefit for the baby, who is recovering, and the mother, which is not isolated from her son. "

Russomando said that in several countries of the world and develops what is known as "kangaroo program," which is "to encourage parents to be in contact with your baby because it confirmed that the recovery is quicker." In Argentina, Sarda Maternity applies it in the public domain.

While the benefits are organic and accountable for the professional, "the most important has to do with the special bond that developed between mothers and babies."

"Usually moms spend all their time with your child during the first months of life, generally in regard to the routine and do not spend a time other than as required by the massage," said Russom, who particularly stressed that "in Shantala massage are available for a little while to be with undivided attention and availability for the baby."

The psychologist noted that the ideal is to do infant massage from the first month of life (the positions and technique involving crosses not advised prior to that time), but "always seeking approval from your pediatrician, who increasingly recommend massage as part of the routine. "

"If the baby receives these massages from the month, when it comes to years of life knows what it likes and when it is placed in position and time availability is increasing."

The ideal routine for best results
"Shantala massage, bath, food and sleep" should be the order in which they develop this "ritual" if what is sought is to relax baby for better sleep.

"Cramps are always present at the same time (between six and seven o'clock in the afternoon) so the idea was well ahead and do the massage in full crisis, which generally coincides with the time when Mom is tired" advised Russomando.

All the benefits of Shantala
* It helps the baby relax, relieve tension and anxiety, making it possible to lower the stress level.
* Relieves the discomfort of gas, colic, congestion, teething and constipation.
* Stimulates the maturation system and nervous system.
* Help develop an awareness and coordination of your body.
* Stimulates the circulatory system and benefits the heart rate, breathing and helps to improve digestion.
* Includes guidelines for learning and loving contact with others.
* Improves sleep, helps you sleep deeper and quiet.
* Get rhythms and routines.
* Help you feel content, loved, heard, understood and accepted.
* Promotes healthy state (affective, cognitive, physiological and motor).