Research & Resources

Bonding and attachment is vital for any parent and baby, but with adoption or fostering, family-building practices like massage, sleep, feeding, carrying, bathing, become vital to support the establishment of a new family relationship

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.