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This study collects data from 2 groups of mother- term neonate pairs at the Neonatal Department of Children Hospital II, Ho Chi Minh City (in group M: neonates are massaged by their mothers during the first 2 months after birth, in group X: neonates are not massaged), and then, evaluates the effects of Massage Therapy on the mental and physical development of neonates and on maternal bonding (breast feeding, postnatal depression) during the first 2 months after birth.
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Infant Massage has been known for a long time, almost as far back as the first time it was recorded around 1800 BC. This was one of the original forms of medicine before the medical revolution broke out in the 1940s.
To date, more than 600 studies have been published on the effects of weight gain on massaged infants, primarily in preterm infants. In addition, the latest research also helps identify other effects such as shortening hospital time, better sleep, reducing pain, crying less, strengthen immunity, reducing bilirubin in neonates with jaundice.
On the other hand, the effect of the "parent direct massage for children" is also determined, the reports show an improvement in the parent-child interaction, increase breastfeeding, and reduce breastfeeding. The rate of postpartum depression reduced significantly.
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There are 2 groups of mother - term neonate pairs (60 pairs each):
Group M: neonates are massaged by their mothers during the first 2 months after birth. Mothers in this group will be given instructions on breastfeeding, and massage therapy (by principal investigator as International Association of Infant Massage Certified Instructor) in 2 days before discharge, and mothers will record "Parenting Dairy" form (The diary includes the number of defecation times, the number of spitting up times, the number of crying times over 15 minutes, the number of massage times, and the sleep time during the day)
Group X: neonates are not massaged. Mothers in this group will be given instructions on breastfeeding only, and they will record "Dairy of taking care baby" form like the other group.
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Inclusion Criteria: Group of mother and neonate at Neonatal Department of Children Hospital II, Ho Chi Minh City
Exclusion Criteria: If the mother or neonate has the criteria to eliminate:
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120 participants in 2 patient groups
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Linh Dao Nguyen Phuong, MD; Duong Pham Diep Thuy, Ph.D, MD
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