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Time Out!

With new baby comes new chores and less time for mommy. Studies show that stress levels can often strain the body and can cause irritability, muscle tension, high blood pressure, forgetfulness and sleeplessness (and you definitely DON'T need any more help in that area!)

If you are feeling three or more of these symptoms of stress then you need some TIME OUT! 

Try some simple steps to help relax. Focus on your breathing, forget the dishes and take a nap while baby is sleeping, put a warm towel/neck roll around your neck when holding the baby, call daddy and have him pick up dinner, take a warm bath and place a cool lavender scented eye pack on your eyes before bedtime while daddy puts baby to sleep. A few drops of lavender oil on your pillow case will help too!

Sweet Dreams!



Summer Celebration

Summertime Fun Time!

Join North Central Baptist Hospital for the 5th Annual Summer Celebration. 

Your kids will love the fun activities, and you'll enjoy informative exhibits.

- FREE t-shirt for the first 200 attendees who donate back-to-school supplies
- Great giveaway items from area businesses
- FREE food and refreshments
- Local physicians with FREE family health and wellness information
- Asthma education
- Learn about the Spirit of Women program
- Games, crafts and much, much more!

When:  Saturday, August 7th

Time:  9 am to noon

Location:  North Central Baptist Hospital's Atrium Lobby
                    520 Madison Oak Drive
                    San Antonio, TX  78258

For more information, please call (210) 297-7005



The Power of Infant Massage

Infant massage is such an important interaction between the parent and infant and is linked to behavior and social development and proven to increase weight gain in pre-term infants. Most touch that pre-term infants experience is procedural touch and not gentle/tactile touch such as rubbing, stroking and gentle rocking.

Massaging a child or infant is much different from the type adults receive. Infant massage not only includes the touch factor but also eye contact, laughter, smiling and gentle nurturing sounds. Both infant and parent benefit from this bonding experience and are able to communicate with one another through nurturing touch. It's just one of the many ways a parent can communicate love through touch.

Best times to give baby a massage and other tips:

  • About 30 minutes after feeding
  • After bath time
  • Nap time massage will help baby relax
  • Light pressure is most comfortable (equivalent to the pressure you use to touch your eyelids)
  • If using oils, Warm oil in hands before touching baby. Warm hands and room are most comfortable. Careful not to use too much oil that will make baby slippery to carry - have a towel handy to wrap baby to carry.
  • Talk, smile and sing to your baby during their massage.

Enjoy your time bonding!! 
P.S....not just for mommys!

Neva Fernandez, LMT
Momease Massage



Winter Celebration featuring AirLIFE Santa

Santa Claus is Coming to North Central Baptist Hopital


   This year, enjoy two events in one location, The Stone Oak Winter Celebration and AirLIFE Santa. There's fun and entertainment for your entire family.

  • FREE rides on a life-size toy train
  • Real snow play area
  • Texas ice skating
  • Holiday crafts
  • FREE refreshments
  • Music
  • Plus much more

    Help us support the Toys for Tots program. Each child who brings a new, unwrapped toy receives a FREE photo with Santa!

    When:

    Time:

    Location:
    Saturday, December 12, 2009

    10 am - 2 p.m.

    North Central Baptist Hospital
    The Atrium
    520 Madison Oak Dr.
    San Antonio, Texas 78258
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  • Foot and Ankle Massage During Pregnancy

    For thousands of years, massage therapy has been an integral part of pregnancy for the very same reasons women today continue to benefit from this therapy. While some myths about the safety of pregnancy massage have diminished - fears continue to linger particularly regarding massage for the foot and ankle.  

    There are many different types of massage therapy that are recognized by most. Swedish/Effleurage is the most common type of massage that is very relaxing and soothing and commonly used for pregnancy massage. Swedish massage consists of long, soothing strokes the help increase circulation, remove toxins, sooth sore muscles and promote relaxation. Reflexology is another type of massage therapy and is often not recommended during pregnancy. Reflexology applies deliberate and direct pressure using a tool or the therapist's thumb/fingers - pressure is applied to certain "zoned" areas of the clients feet and hands that affect areas of the body such as the uterus and ovaries.  Acupressure uses similar deliberate and direct pressure throughout the clients body including feet and hands.

    Understanding the different types of massage and which types are not indicated during pregnancy is important when deciding on where to go for a pregnancy massage. A gentle, nurturing and therapeutic massage will benefit a pregnant woman in so many ways - including increasing oxygen flow to the baby by 40%. Long and soothing massage strokes are very important to a woman suffering with swelling during pregnancy. Pregnancy massage can alleviate the pain of swelling and cramping by increasing circulation and encouraging lymphatic drainage to the legs, feet and ankles.
        
    It is important to note that there are no studies that show that massage, reflexology or acupressure massage induce labor or are considered dangerous during pregnancy. Choosing a specially trained therapist for pregnancy massage is highly recommended. When booking a pregnancy massage, be sure to share information about your pregnancy and preferences with your therapist. A therapist will adjust your massage to make it very relaxing and based on your personal needs.

    Enjoy your massage Moms!

    Neva Fernandez
    Mom'ease Massage


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