Oil massage for newborns is reported to improve weight gain by better thermoregulation. A
role for transcutaneous absorption has also been suggested. Aims and Objectives: This …

Objective: To study the effect of oil massage on growth and neurobehavior in preterm babies
less than 1500 g. Design: Randomized Controlled Trial. Setting: Tertiary level neonatal unit …

Objective To study the effect of oil massage on growth in preterm babies less than 1800 g.
Methods This randomised controlled trial was conducted in Neonatal intensive care unit of a …

Background: Despite the fact that effect of massage with or without oil on the baby's weight
gain is not clear, but recent studies have shown that massage with essential oils make lipid …

Background & objectives: The present study was undertaken to investigate if massage with
oils commonly used in the community for massage in infancy is beneficial. Methods: Full …

Background Growth velocity is one of the most important problems in low birth weight (LBW)
neonates. Aims The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of body massage with …

Prematurity and poor weight gaining are important causes for neonatal hospitalization. The
present study aimed to investigate the role of medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil via …

Objective: To study the transcutaneous absorption of traditionally massaged oil in newborns
and to specifically compare the effects of (i) essential fatty acid (EFA) rich-safflower oil and …

Background Knowledge of the prevailing infant care practices and their effects is important
to inform practice and public programs. Infant massage is a traditional practice in India but …

In this paper, preterm infant massage therapy studies are reviewed. Massage therapy has
led to weight gain in preterm infants when moderate pressure massage was provided. In …