Research has been conducted about the bond between mothers and their babies, but one important piece has been neglected.

Mary Kay explores the reasons as to why fathers have been left out and how they can regain their connection with their newborns.

In support of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, these resources include AAPI advocacy organizations, guidance for parents navigating conversations about racism and xenophobia, emotional wellness resources for students, parents and professionals and education on bystander intervention trainings.

Infant Massage USA strives to build nurturing and inclusive communities and we share our voice to stand in solidarity against racism.

“American women die in childbirth at a higher rate than in any other developed country, while non-Hispanic Black women are more than 3 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States” (AJMC)

View facts and videos on maternal morbidity, mortality and racial disparities in maternal health.

Resources for Educators and families to celebrate Thanksgiving respectfully and support the Indigenous American community.

Research showing bullying can be identified in infancy coupled with the concept that bullying behaviors may be a part of a developmental progression helps us understand that developing social skills/behavior and emotional regulation skills are key to preventing bullying in the future.

Take a look at our latest blog for resources and featured PT Members.

We would like to take a moment to recognize our Certified Educators that are also Lactation Consultants, Doulas and Childbirth Educators and support families through their unique feeding situations.

See resources on Q & A on food and feeding from the AAP, concerns about breastfeeding, prenatal and postpartum support to transgender parents, reducing racial and ethnic disparities in breastfeeding, support through telelactation and 6 days of webinars from USBC.

As the harm of racism in our country is again brought to light in recent events, Infant Massage USA would like reaffirm our commitment to promoting equity and addressing racial injustice. We stand with you.

Parents, caregivers, educators and anyone looking for guidance on conversations about race please utilize the resources below.

Several years ago, a student in my training shared that her mother had massaged her when she was a baby and that she was a CIMI/CEIM.

As an occupational therapist and CEIM working in a NICU (Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit), my job may be quite different from many CEIMs around the world. I wanted to share with you some insight into the world of premature infants and specifically what infant massage looks like in the NICU.  ...

Postpartum depression (PPD) strikes one in eight women. 

Mothers of premature infants are at especially high risk for PPD because of the amount of stress involved in a premature birth and in caring for the infant in the NICU. ...

PROFESSIONAL/RESEARCH: PEER REVIEWED - The sensitivity of early interactions, conveyed through eye contact, voice tone, facial expression and gentle touch is an essential element in the development of neural connections, affect and behavioural regulation, and secure attachments. ...

Children who experience more functional touch and less aggressive touch were less likely to show symptoms of poor psychological adjustment.

These findings are consistent with the assumption that children of parents who are more responsive, including through touch, are less likely to suffer from emotional and behavioral problems …