Conclusion: Massage therapy has been found to improve weight gain, reduce stress levels, and shorten the hospital stay for neonates with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. The use of G5 products, which can be adjusted for gentle pressure, may help provide safe and effective treatment for neonates.
Source: Field, T., Diego, M., Hernandez-Reif, M., Deeds, O., & Figueiredo, B. (2008). Moderate versus light pressure massage therapy leads to greater weight gain in preterm infants. Infant Behavior and Development, 31(4), 574-578.
