Lots of new moms groups out there but it’s finally time for a New Parent Group. This class is for all gender identities no matter if you call yourself mom, mama, dad, papa etc. Come alone or come with your partner!

It can be your 1st, 2nd or 3rd baby, or more! All are welcome.

Class will offer

• *Infant Massage Instruction each week

• *Check-ins on how parents are doing with lots of support

• *Discussions on many parent and baby topics, the wonderful and not-so-wonderful things!

• *Relaxation techniques

• *Bonding activities with Baby

• *Reiki to those interested

And More!

Nurturing Parents and Babies is a warm and inviting space where you will gain community, insights, and understanding.

You’ll learn developmentally appropriate activities to do with your baby, learn how to provide infant massage to your baby and discover how to nurture yourself as a parent.

Class is facilitated by Jill Vetstein LICSW, MSW, CEIS. Jill is a Clinical Social Worker, Infant Massage Instructor, Early Intervention Specialist, Developmental Specialist, Certified Infant Toddler Teacher and Energy and Reiki Healer.

In-person 6-week series starting Dec 7th- Jan 18th (Skipping 12/28).

9:30 - 11:00 am.

Parents with multiple babies are welcome at no extra charge.

Co-parents are welcome at no extra charge.

Breastfeeding, chestfeeding, and bottle-feeding babies (human milk and/or formula) are all welcome!

Location: Babies In Common, 6 Maple Street Northborough, MA

You'll learn HOW to massage as well as precautions to take.  Infant massage is a skill every parent should learn and practice with their babies daily!  Infant massage:

• enhances attachment between parent and baby

• promotes relaxation for baby and parent

• promotes better sleep for baby and parent

• facilitates body awareness for baby

• boosts immune system for baby

• provides sensory stimulation for baby

• can improve skin condition for baby

• may improve blood circulation for baby

• supports digestion for baby

• balances respiration for baby

• can provide relief for teething pains for baby

• helps alleviate constipation for baby

• helps parents learn about their baby's need and desires

• helps build parents’ and baby’s self-esteem

• promotes motor development for baby

• stimulates a pain-relieving hormone called oxytocin for baby

• empowers parents 

Additionally, reiki will be given to each parent, if desired, while they practice massaging their babies. 

Reiki is an ancient Japanese healing method utilized in top hospitals worldwide. It can be performed with hands-on or hands-off techniques and helps to balance energy within the body. Reiki energy is a universal life force that supports the body, mind, and soul in self-healing. The energy flows naturally to where it is needed.

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