Research on Massage for Premature Infant Weight Gain

Research on Massage for Premature Infant Weight Gain

Does massage therapy benefit premature infants for weight gain?

Many premature babies also have trouble with feeding and coordinating their sucking and swallowing. This can mean a longer process to achieve weight gain.

There is research evidence that premature infants who are massaged may have improved weight gain.

Studies involving 1,250 infants evaluated the effect of massage on weight gain, with most showing an improvement.

Another study revealed that preterm infants who received moderate pressure stroking gained significantly more weight (26% more) than infants who received light pressure stroking.

Healthcare continues evolving to less-invasive, natural, and drug-free methods, placing massage therapy as part of your complementary and alternative healthcare choice.

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