The International Association of Infant Massage, of which I'm a member, started 30 years ago and has been in the UK for 10 years, during which time the practice has really taken off. Members include health professionals and midwives, but it is something anybody can learn. I do a lot of work from home, as well as delivering courses for Sure Start.
The benefits are now widely recognised. Massage can aid digestion in babies, help them sleep and boost the immune system. Most importantly, it is calming and fun. It is positive touch and gives mothers time to look at their babies - often they are so busy they don't have time to do that.
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