An Infant Massage Guidebook: For Well, Premature, and Special Needs Babies [Paperback]

Mary Ady (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 22, 2008

Cross-cultural studies have shown many times that the immediate benefits of Infant Massage include not only the promotion of sounder, longer sleeping patterns, but present a baby with a more overall comforted and soothed disposition. These contribute to an improved overall interaction and have an enormous affect on parent-baby bonding in the first few months of life. Ady breaks down the main components and functions of each body system, addressing not only healthy newborns, but also over 50 of the most common conditions, disorders and diseases affecting newborns. Concluding each body system with its correlating benefits of Infant Massage, you will really learn exactly how Infant Massage affects every system! Each ailment is also internet-linked, giving the reader more opportunity for further research as well as support. Special features: Outstanding photography by, Charles W. Lytton, a retired Army & National Geographic photographer. Aromatherapy guide for babies and toddlers. Post-partum Exercise excerpt by Christy Nielsen, of Crossfit Alexandria. Internet linked and referenced. Resource Guide for New & Expecting Parents

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About the Author

Mary Grey Ady is a native Californian, transient Texan, who is currently residing in historic Mount Vernon, Virginia. She has attended Northern Virginia Community College, Hardin-Simmons University, and George Mason University. Ms. Ady is a graduate of the nationally acclaimed Potomac Massage Training Institute in Washington D.C., and a nationally recognized Professional Member, Massage Therapist in the American Massage Therapy Association, member of the International Association of Infant Massage and a Licensed Massage Therapist, nationally and by the Board of Nursing in Virginia. Ms. Ady, is a Certified Infant Massage Instructor (CIMI), by the International Association of Infant Massage since 2000. Ms. Ady has taught infant massage classes at numerous locations in the National Capital Region, including INOVA Hospital. Ms. Ady has served as a faculty member for Heritage Institute's Associate Degree program in Massage Therapy, teaching human anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and practica

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (January 22, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1434340600
• ISBN-13: 978-1434340603
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,368,891 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for parents and massage therapists alike!, June 3, 2010

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Mary A. E. Payne (Carolina Shores, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Infant Massage Guidebook: For Well, Premature, and Special Needs Babies (Hardcover)

Mary Ady's book is a great resource for new parents looking to create a deeper bond with their new child, soothe their child's ailments and promote a wonderful state of well being from the beginning of their lives. This book is informative and gives step by step pictures for hands on practice. As a massage therapist who has had many pregnant clients over the years, I can say this is a book I always recommend as the due date nears. The book has especially been helpful for friends of mine whose child was suffering from colic. I think this makes a great baby shower gift for the health conscious parent!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Colic massage technique particularly helpful, May 25, 2010

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Elizabeth P. Anderson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: An Infant Massage Guidebook: For Well, Premature, and Special Needs Babies (Hardcover)

As part of my job, I help parent learn how to cope with colic and acid reflux. I was particularly interested in the abdominal massage to relieve gas and colic. The technique that Mary Ady recommends directly contradicted something I was taught by another massage therapist. Ms Ady says it is important to use a clockwise motion on the abdomen but years ago I was told that the proper motion is counter-clockwise. I got out an anatomy book and discovered that Ms. Ady is correct. If you are trying to encourage gas bubbles and food to move through the digestive system, you certainly don't want to use the wrong motion!

When your baby has digestive pain, massage can really be beneficial. It can also help your baby to calm down and relax so that her digestive system can work better. Ms Ady gives wonderful instructions. The step-by-step photos are very helpful. I'm also looking forward to trying the foot massage that she recommends for digestive issues.

Beth Anderson

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for parents + massage therapists, too!, June 25, 2009

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This review is from: An Infant Massage Guidebook: For Well, Premature, and Special Needs Babies (Hardcover)

An Infant Massage Guidebook: For Well, Premature, and Special Needs Babies This is a great resource for parents and massage therapists, too. It's written in a relaxed, friendly style and provides easy-to-follow instructions...complete with clear photos for each step. This book goes beyond other infant massage books with its tips for a wide variety of special needs. I highly recommend it! In fact, I've adopted it as the textbook for a continuing education (CE) course for massage therapists. [...]