Preterm infants show reduced stress behaviors and activity after 5 days of massage therapy

Hernandez‐Reif, Maria; Diego, Miguel; Field, Tiffany

doi:10.1016/j.infbeh.2007.04.002

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“…These studies have demonstrated the beneficial effects of baby massage for neonatal physical development such as weight, length, head circumference, bone mineral density, sleep duration, respiration and the elimination and reduction of colic and wind (Field 2002;Field et al 2010). Baby massage is also thought to reduce infant stress and promote positive parentinfant interaction (Underdown et al 2006;Hernandez-Reif et al 2007). Based on our clinical experience, baby massage would promote early-stage defecation of neonates, which may accelerate bilirubin excretion with the possibility of reducing neonatal jaundice.…”

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Baby Massage Ameliorates Neonatal Jaundice in Full-Term Newborn Infants

Sadakata

Ishida

Sekizuka³

et al. 2011

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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Neonatal jaundice is a common physiological problem affecting over half of all full term and most preterm infants. Thus, newborn infants must be monitored for signs of hyperbilirubinemia to prevent acute bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus. Evidence exists supporting the benefits of baby massage as a form of mild hand to skin contact, to increase neonatal physical and mental development. In the present study, the effects of gentle baby massage on neonatal jaundice in full term newborn infants were evaluated by a controlled clinical trial. The inclusion criteria of newborn neonates were as follows: (1) gestational age of 37 ~ 41 weeks, (2) birth weight of 2,800 ~ 3,600 g, (3) Apgar score at birth of 8 ~ 10, and (4) being a healthy neonate without neonatal asphyxia and hemolytic condition. Breastfed newborns without phototherapy were included: 20 in the massage group and 22 in the control group. We found the mean stool frequency of the massaged infants on day 1 and day 2 (4.6 and 4.3) was significantly higher than that of the control group (3.3 and 2.6) (p < 0.05). The transcutaneous bilirubin levels on the second to fifth day and serum total bilirubin levels on fourth day were significantly decreased in the massage group, compared to the control group. In conclusion, baby massage at an early stage after birth could reduce neonatal bilirubin levels. We suggest baby massage is beneficial for ameliorating neonatal jaundice.

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Baby Massage Ameliorates Neonatal Jaundice in Full-Term Newborn Infants

Sadakata

Ishida

Sekizuka³

et al. 2011

Tohoku J. Exp. Med.

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“…It is reported that touch therapy is effective in stabilizing physical status, promoting gain in body weight, and shortening admission reducing stress behavior in preterm infants treated in the NICU [48,49]. Both Kangaroo care and touch therapy are only feasible after the medical condition of the infants is no longer life-threatening.…”

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Mental health of mothers and their premature infants for the prevention of child abuse and maltreatment

Ishizaki¹,

Nagahama²,

Kaneko³

2013

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Birth of preterm infants is a stressful event for their parents, particularly for mothers. The mothers of preterm infants often feel hard to relate their infants because they have separated since their first days after delivery. Long term separation and less attractive, less responsive appearance of preterm infants also make it difficult to build mother-child relationships. In addition, the mothers of preterm infants are likely to have mood disorders such as depression, anxiety, and stress-related disorders. The mothers' psychiatric illnesses affect the psychosocial development of preterm infants and are often regarded as a risk factor for child abuse and maltreatment in later life. Child abuse and maltreatment are also prevalent among preterm infants than the full term infants. Intervention from the early period of preterm birth is an important issue for both preterm infants and their mothers. Medical and co-medical professionals should pay attention to developmental outcome of preterm as well as psychosocial conditions of their mothers for the improvement of their mental health.

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“…Åtta studier (14,17,20,(24)(25)(26)(27)(28) med sammanlagt 590 prematura barn har undersökt spädbarnmassagens effekt på barnens beteende och utveckling, se tabell 2. I samtliga studier ses en signifikant förbättring.…”

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Aktuellt kunskapsläge om spädbarnsmassage — systematisk litteraturöversikt 2006–2011

Garmy¹

2012

Nordic Journal of Nursing Research

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Preterm infants show reduced stress behaviors and activity after 5 days of massage therapy

Cited by 108 publications

References 17 publications

Baby Massage Ameliorates Neonatal Jaundice in Full-Term Newborn Infants

Baby Massage Ameliorates Neonatal Jaundice in Full-Term Newborn Infants

Mental health of mothers and their premature infants for the prevention of child abuse and maltreatment

Aktuellt kunskapsläge om spädbarnsmassage — systematisk litteraturöversikt 2006–2011

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