The Power Of Positive Touch

A few days ago I was kindly invited to Palmers Breakfast morning to introduce their "Power of positive touch range".

I was intrigued. Upon arrival I was greeted by mummy bloggers, mums-to-be and a lot of mini humans. I was in heaven! Of course the feeling of broodiness came over me and memories of my little girl as a toddler came rushing back to me. To be honest it made me a little teary (she is now 12). throughout the event I just kept questioning where had the time gone? And how special her toddler years were to me.

My little girl would of been her most sensitive stage of emotion.Touch and understanding blabber was an important part of our communication and the best was I did not have to ask for a kiss or hug. That has all changed now....but to mums-to-be or new mums' you have so much to look forward too but such little time. So my advice would be to cherish these moments, take out your phones and cameras and make memories.

The Power of positive touch begins during the early stages of pregnancy. It has been known to start from as early as seven weeks. During this stage the foetus is known to respond to the sensation of touch. Helping develop a natural bond between mother and baby.

Massage therapy has always identified as a positive way to connect between mother and baby. It also helps with the common effects of pregnancy aches, pains, anxiety and discomfort. Whilst increasing the production of seratonin and oxytocin.

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone also know as the "Love Hormone", it plays a major a role in child birth, Its production is at its highest during pregnancy and throughout the stages of labour. The release of oyxtocin is the main cause of the onset of labour, natural production of breast milk and stimulation of nipples for breast feeding.

International Lecturer and expert on baby massage and yoga , Gayle Berry, states

"Oyxtocin is known as the mothering hormone. It prepares us to be more nurturing and socially connected which is perfect preparation for having your baby and becoming a mother. You might feel a bit disconnected from your post-natal body, and that's natural, but it is important to try and celebrate how amazing it is and post- natal massage and touch can help direct blood flow to the whole pelvic area to encourage healing, recovery, reduce swelling as well as boost the product of oxytocin."

Palmers Cocoa butter has developed the "Power of Positive Touch" through its specifically formulated stretch mark range. Each product has been designed to spur women to connect with their baby whilst increasing the Skin elasticity and helping the production of collagen and cell growth. Whilst the body goes through an intense physical changes.

This Range is hypoallergenic and provides up to 48 hours of moisture to your skin. Formulated usuing pure cocoa butter, shea butter, Argan oil, Collagen, Elastin, Vitamin E and Lutein these natural ingredients are packed full of antioxidants that protect the collagen fibres and retain moisture in your superficial skin from breaking leading to the occurrence of stretch marks.

Selected Palmers's Stretch Mark products are available at Boots, Superdrug, Sainsbury's and Asda.
Retails prices may differ.