Just like adults, infants can get misalignments in their spines as well. Does your baby tend to favor one side over the other? Do you notice that your baby tends to tilt their head to one side? You may want to consider getting your baby checked by a chiropractor for subluxations. Check out this study on a 6 month old patient with suckling problems. After one adjustment, the suckling intolerance did not return. Remember mamas and papas, chiropractic is safe, gentle, and all natural.
Resolution of suckling intolerance in 6 month old chiropractic patient. Holtrop DP. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2000 Nov-Dec;23 ( 9):615-618
OBJECTIVE: To discuss the management and resolution of suckling intolerance in a 6-month-old infant.
CLINICAL FEATURES: A 6-month-old boy with a 4(1/2)-month history of aversion to suckling was evaluated in a chiropractic office. Static and motion palpation and observation detected an abnormal inward dishing at the occipitoparietal junction, as well as upper cervical (C1-C2) asymmetry and fixation. These indicated the presence of cranial and upper cervical subluxations.
INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME: The patient was treated 5 times through use of cranial adjusting; 4 of these visits included atlas (C1) adjustment. The suckling intolerance resolved immediately after the first office visit and did not return.
CONCLUSION: It is possible that in the infant, a relationship between mechanical abnormalities of the cervicocranial junction and suckling dysfunction exists; further research in this area could be beneficial. Possible physiological etiologies of painful suckling are presented.
Birth is not only about making babies.
* Improved functioning of the nervous system helps both the mother and the developing fetus
* Proper alignment of the pelvis supports the growing uterus and allows maximum room for the baby to grow
* Proper positioning of the fetus for labor and delivery helps reduce the amount of pain the mother experiences during labor and allows for an easier birth
* Lower back/pelvic pain due to the weight of the developing fetus is reduced
* Some common hormonal side effects that result from pregnancy are eliminated
In addition, many chiropractors have been trained to use the Webster Technique, which uses gentle adjustments to help a baby assume the best possible position for a safe delivery. In is generally used when a baby is in a breech position in the uterus. Many women have successfully avoided Cesarean section births because of this technique.
(info graciously taken from Fountain of Life ChiroStudio)
That the first subluxation often times occurs at birth...
A simple spinal checkup by a chiropractor can make a big difference in your newborn's health and development. Chiropractic care can have a positive impact on colic, difficulty breast feeding, Erb's Palsy, torticollis, foot inversion, ear, nose and throat infections, allergies, asthma, sleep disorders, neurolgical disorders, and much more.Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll start by introducing myself. My name is Dr. Heidi Bencsik. I'm a chiropractor, practicing in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. I specialize in wellness care for pregnant women, infants, and children. I have an intense passion for natural birth and supporting families to provide the best, safest possible scenario for bringing their special blessings into this world. I'm blessed to be part of a profession of great truth and healing. Enjoy my posts!
