What is Midwifery for Babies
Midwifery for babies is more and more in demand, find out why so many parents choose it!
Today, many parents are unaware of the so-called midwifery or baby swimming . Until a few years ago, experts on the subject advised against taking children under 4 to swimming lessons. However, to this day this recommendation has been forgotten and it is that more and more parents decide to put their babies in the water, even before they start to crawl or walk. Do not lose detail and take good note of the benefits that an activity such as midwifery brings to the baby.
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WHAT IS MIDWIFERY
Midwifery does not seek that the baby learns to swim, since its objective is none other than the stimulation of the baby himself so that he knows how to move through the water with the help of his parents. This help is key and essential in midwifery since, in addition to helping the baby to stay afloat in the water, it will strengthen the bond between the little one and his parent.
THE PERFECT AGE TO PRACTICE MIDWIFERY
Experts advise starting midwifery classes from the baby’s 4 months of age. From this age, the child has a more formed immune system and there is less chance that he or she can contract some type of condition such as a cold. To this day, there are still people who object to babies teaching midwifery classes because they are still quite small. However, it is proven that with the appropriate safety measures, there is no danger to the baby’s health.
BENEFITS OF MIDWIFERY FOR BABIES
There are many advantages of midwifery for the baby, such as helping them to sleep better or getting them to have a much greater appetite. Apart from this, there are another series of advantages, both physical and emotional, that you should see right away:
– Although the baby still does not crawl or walk, being able to move freely through the water will favor the development of his psychomotor system.
– Midwifery will strengthen the baby’s respiratory system since the water demands that the little one has to make a greater respiratory effort.
– As I have already indicated above, playing with the father and mother in the water will strengthen the family bond, something that in the long run is really gratifying for both parties.
– The baby learns to socialize with other people and to feel trust with more people around him.
– By not stopping moving through all the water, the baby’s muscles become much stronger.
HOW TO GET THE BABY TO ADAPT TO THE WATER
It is important when practicing midwifery that the baby can acclimatize and adapt to the water as soon as possible. The first day is the most complicated so you should calm it as much as possible and keep it on your chest while you get into the water. Little by little you will gain confidence and you will not feel so afraid when it comes to getting into the water. The temperature of the water is essential so that the baby does not feel cold when in contact with it. Ideally, the water temperature should be around 32 degrees and the chlorine level should not exceed 0.6. Too much chlorine can damage your baby’s lungs.
Midwifery has become quite popular in recent years and more and more parents are deciding to put their baby in the water . There are many advantages and benefits that this activity has for the little one.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.