Evi writes:
" In the last trimester of pregnancy, mothers transfer large amounts of
calcium and phosphorus to the rapidly growing baby. It is also the time when
babies exercise acquire muscle and strengthen bones in the womb. And when a child
is born early, its physical activity is limited in the incubator. All of
these factors contribute to OPP.
The researchers have shown that gentle exercises performed five times a day
on the wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee, and hip joints (approximately 10
minutes for each session), and administered five times per week for four
weeks, improved bone strength in preemies as measured using bone ultrasound.
Daily interactive periods of holding and stroking the infant also influences bone
growth and development, they conclude. ...Mechanical strain is known to be a
powerful stimulator of bone formation and growth."
This is very interesting and I admit I am quibbling a little, but the
wording is a tad misleading. I think there is a profound difference between
exercising ( the baby moves, and responds to stroking and holding,) and being
exercised, in which something passive is "administered" to the baby. Administering
exercises would be good for preventing some tightness and asymmetries, but it
is really the taking the baby out of the incubator and allowing/encouraging
baby-initiated, or at least baby-responsive movements, especially those that
occur when being held and stroked that strengthen the bones. Here I think
baby-led and mother-sped also are the key. Later they use the word "
interactive" which sounds quite different than a treatment that is "administered". As I
said, quibbling perhaps, but I think the wording is important.
Peace,
Judy
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