Washington University School of Medicine
The goal of this study is to learn about brain connectivity and if massaging babies shortly after birth has an impact. Half of the recruited babies will receive massage daily while the other half will not, and differences will be observed.
Inclusion Criteria: * English speaking * Ability to give informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Prisoners (vulnerable population) * Pregnant women \<18 years of age * Active psychosis, mania, suicidal ideation (safety) * Active substance dependence * Gestational Age \<35 weeks (neonates) * Neonatal encephalopathy (neonates)
caregivers providing therapeutic touch techniques on their neonate