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It is recommended to apply the oil processed with herbs like Sida cordifolia (bala taila) and gently massage the neonate. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/13]
It is recommended to apply the oil processed with herbs like Sida cordifolia (bala taila) and gently massage the neonate. [Su. Sa. Sharira Sthana 10/13]
The process of oil application followed by massage on neonate (abhyanga) has been reported to be effective in gaining weight, reducing pain, enhancing immunity and accelerating healthy growth and development.
The process of oil application followed by massage on neonate (abhyanga) has been reported to be effective in gaining weight, reducing pain, enhancing immunity and accelerating healthy growth and development.<ref>Shrikrishna, Rajagopala & Raskar, Swapnil. (2015). Abhyanga in newborn baby and neonatal massage - A review. International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharma Research. 3. 5-10.</ref>
Neonatal massage is a genre of external therapy that has been widely discussed. There are internationally acclaimed methods and procedures for the procedure. Neonatal massage has been proved to improve weight gain, optimize energy and stress levels and has reduced the risk of mortality and infection. Recently, home-based infant massage protocols based on the consensus of various medical streams have also emerged.
Neonatal massage is a genre of external therapy that has been widely discussed. There are internationally acclaimed methods and procedures for the procedure. Neonatal massage has been proved to improve weight gain, optimize energy and stress levels and has reduced the risk of mortality and infection. Recently, home-based infant massage protocols based on the consensus of various medical streams have also emerged.
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=== Bathing (snana)===
=== Bathing (snana)===
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