Mother and baby bonding has just got easier in Chronicle Country thanks to infant massaging techniques.
Sarah Durkin, 32, from Potton Road, Wrestlingworth has seen the benefits infant massage can bring.
Her daughter Cerys Durkin, suffers fr
om hypoplastic left heart syndrome, which means that the left side of her heart is underdeveloped.
However infant massage has helped mother and daughter bond and make up for lost time spent in hospital.
Mrs Durkin said: "My daughter spent a lot of time in hospital when she was first born.
"When she was allowed back home, I was introduced to infant massage, and it has really helped us bond and sort of make up for lost time.
"It also helps her stay calm and relaxed, especially before operations."
Health workers who are trained in infant massaging techniques visit local homes to teach mothers how to apply the massage.
Jo Shirreffs, 52 has been working as a health worker in Gamlingay, Potton and the surrounding areas for more than seven years.
She was recently awarded with a £600 bursary in a special scheme run by Fairy Non Bio and Fabric Softener.
Mrs Shirreffs said: "The bursary will go a long way in finally paying for the massage course.
"It really helps increase bonding, as well as lower the effects of colic.
"I am sure it will bring so many benefits to the mothers I work with."
