Benefits
Miracle in Motion®
Rocking during pregnancy can improve neurodevelopment in the womb and reduce pain during labor. Rocking after birth can improve balance and blood circulation reducing postpartum muscle pains and it can provoke the infant’s vestibular system, stimulating growth and respiratory regulation. Rocking has been a long-time remedy for infant irritability associated with colic/gas and it encourages physical contact, strengthening the bond/attachment between a parent and child. Rocking can benefit both mothers and infants alike by increasing the release of endorphins in the brain, improving mood, and reducing anxiety, stress, and depression. Stress reduction can promote better and longer breastmilk production.
Dr. Brian De Benedictis
MD, MS Neonatologist & Baby Physician
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) board certified physician in both Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and General Pediatrics
- Worked in multiple states within the U.S. at 15+ different hospital units caring for a wide variety of different patients
- Author of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Involved in the educational training of medical students, residents, and fellows
Dr. Brian De Benedictis
MD, MS Neonatologist & Baby PhysicianRhythmic movements like rocking help build a better bond between mother and child and can help comfort them assisting in better sleep. Rocking has also been shown to aid in the growth of a newborn by stimulating both motor and sensory development. Having a portable rocker easily accessible will ensure persistent use stimulating both motor and sensory pathways improving an infant's neurodevelopment. Recurrent stimulation of these pathways has been shown to improve overall growth and internal regulation of a baby's basic functions like breathing.
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) board certified physician in both Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and General Pediatrics
- Worked in multiple states within the U.S. at 15+ different hospital units caring for a wide variety of different patients
- Author of publications in peer reviewed journals
- Involved in the educational training of medical students, residents, and fellows
The motion of rocking can activate the mechanoreceptors located in the skin, muscles, and joints. This allows electrical signals to travel from the spine to the brain. This can promote normal or enhanced activation and functioning of neurons. This can have a profound effect on restoring proper function and in turn can create positive changes in a wide variety of issues or ailments.
Dr. James Farley
DC, MS, BCIM, FAAIM, FAIS Neuromusculoskeletal & Allostatic Stress Specialist
- Provider for Cambridge Brain Sciences – testing and cognitive assessments – featured on CNN, BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel
- Has treated patients from over 18 countries
- Has consulted with over 5,100 patients and provided approximately 225,000 treatments
- Author of 4 books and 3 booklets
Dr. James Farley
DC, MS, BCIM, FAAIM, FAIS Neuromusculoskeletal & Allostatic Stress SpecialistA persons allostatic stress loads can impair proper function and drive many diseases. Rocking has the unique ability by activating movement receptors that fire into the brain to help reset and lower these damaging responses. This can have profound positive effects on energy, mood, pain, digestion, immune, and hormonal balance.
- Provider for Cambridge Brain Sciences – testing and cognitive assessments – featured on CNN, BBC, National Geographic, and Discovery Channel
- Has treated patients from over 18 countries
- Has consulted with over 5,100 patients and provided approximately 225,000 treatments
- Author of 4 books and 3 booklets