Objective To evaluate the effects of baby massage on transcutaneous bilirubin levels and
stool frequency of healthy term newborns. Methods This Pilot study was conducted on 50
healthy newborns in Valiasr Hospital of IKHC. The infants were randomly allocated to two
treatment (massage) and control group. The massage group received massage therapy
(according to Touch Therapy) for four days from the first day postnatal while the control
group received routine care. Main variable studied were transcutaneous bilirubin level …