Question
Can applying pressure to a one-month-old baby’s hands and feet potentially damage the baby’s blood vessels?
Answer
In professional institutions specializing in pediatric massage and manipulation, it is generally not harmful to a newborn’s blood vessels, as these are all performed by professionals who have received specialized training. Newborns have excellent flexibility, and appropriate massage and manipulation can help improve their resistance. However, it is recommended not to have children massaged or manipulated in places without relevant qualifications, as children are still very young and there is a certain risk involved.