Weekly Press Release of Istanbul Gelisim University (September 16-20, 2019)

Abstract

Physiotherapist Gülşah Konakoğlu, stating that the most advanced sense of a newborn baby is the sense of touch and massaging the baby helps recognize the world, said: “The recent studies reveal that massaging baby strengthens mother-to-baby communication and regulates baby’s sleep.” The sense of touch is known as the most advanced sense in newborn babies. The sense of touch which is important in the first month helps baby getting touch with and recognizing the environment. Pointing out that massaging the baby is one of the most effective and most natural technique to build up a connection with mother and baby in this regard, Physiotherapist Gülşah Konakoğlu, a lecturer from Istanbul Gelisim University, said that massage is beneficial to relieve the pain, discomfort and stop constant crying jag in babies