Abstract
Early tactile experiences have long-term effects on preterm infants’ sensory performance.Weight gain is key to infant development; while research confirms that massage impacts positively on weight gain in this population, most of the literature focuses on massage administered by health professionals/researchers. This review aims to examine whether massage provided by an infant’s mother impacts on weight gain in preterm and/or low birthweight infants.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-5 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Infant |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 5 |
Publication status | Published (in print/issue) - 2 Sept 2018 |
Keywords
- massage; weight gain; child development; infant; low birth weight; premature; occupational therapist