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Story Massage for babies
The Story Massage Programme© is a fun and inclusive activity that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime, with anyone! Massage oil is not normally used so no pesky clothes changes or stripping baby down. All movements and stories can be easily adapted to suit the individual baby’s needs of varying ages, abilities, personalities and temperaments. Different massage strokes complement the words of the story or song and build up a story that engages attention and stimulates the imagination.
Positive touch is at the centre of the Story Massage Programme©. The positive impact of the ‘feel-good’ hormone, oxytocin, is now a key factor in research into the physical, emotional, social and educational benefits of positive touch. Benefits include;
- Positive effect on reducing anxiety, promoting relaxation, well-being and engagement
- Helps with bonding and developing trust and social interaction with others
- Relax the body, easing tension and the cumulative effects of stress
- Improve sleep by encouraging relaxation at the end of the day
- Offer comfort and distraction from pain
- Offer comfort and a sense of safety and security
- Promote the development of imagination
- Improve communication– both verbal and non-verbal by encouraging eye contact, expressive language, anticipation and communication of preferences such as different strokes
Classes are not just for your baby, but for you too! There will be plenty of opportunity to chat with other new parents and discuss any issues you may be having with an experienced tutor.
Please contact us to join in with Story Massage Programme© and book your place today. Suitable from newborn.
Story massage classes
Sat, 18 MayGlasgow18 May 2024, 10:00 BST – 19 May 2024, 16:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK18 May 2024, 10:00 BST – 19 May 2024, 16:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in June/July 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
Thu, 30 MayGlasgow30 May 2024, 19:00 BST – 20 Jun 2024, 21:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK30 May 2024, 19:00 BST – 20 Jun 2024, 21:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKFor those with due dates in late summer 2024. Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
Sat, 27 JulGlasgow27 Jul 2024, 10:00 BST – 28 Jul 2024, 16:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK27 Jul 2024, 10:00 BST – 28 Jul 2024, 16:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in August/Sept 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
16 Apr 2024, 20:00 – 21:10 BSTLive ZoomThere have been lots of changes in maternity and baby care over the years. This workshop will build on existing knowledge and update you on all the current guideline recommendations and the research behind them. Join us on zoom pregnant people and their families together Tuesday 16 April at 8pm
Sat, 13 AprGlasgow13 Apr 2024, 10:00 BST – 14 Apr 2024, 16:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK13 Apr 2024, 10:00 BST – 14 Apr 2024, 16:30 BSTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in May-July 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
Sat, 16 MarGlasgow16 Mar 2024, 10:00 GMT – 17 Mar 2024, 16:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK16 Mar 2024, 10:00 GMT – 17 Mar 2024, 16:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in April/May 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.- Sat, 09 MarRutherglen United Reformed Church09 Mar 2024, 09:30 – 12:30Rutherglen United Reformed Church , 69 Johnstone Dr, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 2QA, UK09 Mar 2024, 09:30 – 12:30Rutherglen United Reformed Church , 69 Johnstone Dr, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 2QA, UKThis workshop will give you and your birth partner practical tools for coping in labour. We will be focusing on how birth partners can physically support labouring women in an active labour through breathing techniques, labour positions and movement to optimise straightforward birth.
- 29 Feb 2024, 20:00 – 21:10 GMTLive ZoomThere have been lots of changes in maternity and baby care over the years. This workshop will build on existing knowledge and update you on all the current guideline recommendations and the research behind them. Join us on zoom pregnant people and their families together Thursday 29 February at 8pm
Sat, 03 FebGlasgow03 Feb 2024, 10:00 GMT – 04 Feb 2024, 16:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK03 Feb 2024, 10:00 GMT – 04 Feb 2024, 16:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in March/April 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.- Tue, 09 JanGlasgow09 Jan 2024, 19:00 GMT – 30 Jan 2024, 21:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK09 Jan 2024, 19:00 GMT – 30 Jan 2024, 21:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in March/April 2024. Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
- 21 Dec 2023, 20:00 – 21:00 GMTLive ZoomThere have been lots of changes in maternity and baby care over the years. This workshop will build on existing knowledge and update you on all the current guideline recommendations and the research behind them. Join us on zoom pregnant people and their families together Monday 6th November at 8pm
- Fri, 24 NovRutherglen United Reformed Church24 Nov 2023, 18:30 – 21:30Rutherglen United Reformed Church , 69 Johnstone Dr, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 2QA, UK24 Nov 2023, 18:30 – 21:30Rutherglen United Reformed Church , 69 Johnstone Dr, Rutherglen, Glasgow G73 2QA, UKThis workshop will give you and your birth partner practical tools for coping in labour. We will be focusing on how birth partners can physically support labouring women in an active labour through breathing techniques, labour positions and movement to optimise straightforward birth.
- Thu, 23 NovGlasgow23 Nov 2023, 19:00 GMT – 14 Dec 2023, 21:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK23 Nov 2023, 19:00 GMT – 14 Dec 2023, 21:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in Jan/Feb 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
- Sat, 18 NovGlasgow18 Nov 2023, 10:00 GMT – 19 Nov 2023, 16:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UK18 Nov 2023, 10:00 GMT – 19 Nov 2023, 16:30 GMTGlasgow, Merchant City, Glasgow, UKIdeal for those with due dates in Dec/Jan 2024 Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
- 06 Nov 2023, 20:00 – 21:00 GMTLive ZoomThere have been lots of changes in maternity and baby care over the years. This workshop will build on existing knowledge and update you on all the current guideline recommendations and the research behind them. Join us on zoom pregnant people and their families together Monday 6th November at 8pm
Sat, 21 OctGlasgow21 Oct 2023, 10:00 – 22 Oct 2023, 17:00Glasgow, Hutcheson St, Glasgow G1 1SH, UK21 Oct 2023, 10:00 – 22 Oct 2023, 17:00Glasgow, Hutcheson St, Glasgow G1 1SH, UKIdeal for those with due dates around Nov/Dec 2023. Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.- Sat, 30 SeptGlasgow30 Sept 2023, 10:00 – 01 Oct 2023, 17:00Glasgow, Hutcheson St, Glasgow G1 1SH, UK30 Sept 2023, 10:00 – 01 Oct 2023, 17:00Glasgow, Hutcheson St, Glasgow G1 1SH, UKIdeal for those with due dates around Nov/Dec 2023. Prepare to meet your baby by learning what to expect in labour and birth, and what you can do to make your birth a positive experience. Practice baby care (nappies, bathing etc) what to do with crying babies and find out about newborn baby sleep.
- 04 Sept 2023, 20:00 – 21:00 BSTLive ZoomThere have been lots of changes in maternity and baby care over the years. This workshop will build on existing knowledge and update you on all the current guideline recommendations and the research behind them. Join us on zoom pregnant people and their families together Monday 4th September at 8pm
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