BABIES AND CHILDREN

Osteopathy is a very gentle, safe and effective method in treating babies and young children.

The birthing process can be as traumatic for the baby as it is for the mother.  Often the expertise of an Osteopath can resolve problems that have arisen due to complications of labour.

Examples of complications may include:

• Wrong positioning of the baby – e.g. baby facing the wrong way, upside down etc.
• Extremely long labors
• Extremely quick labors
• Induced labor
• Delivery by forceps or ventouse
• Caesarian births

Problems for babies that can arise include:

• Colic, crying and irritability
• Reflux, wind, spilling or vomiting
• Feeding difficulties such as problem latching on to the breast, extremely long feeds, inability to feed from both sides
• Sleeping disturbances
• Ear infections
• Learning difficulties

Children may also exhibit the above symptoms as a result of injuries suffered from the rough and tumble of early years.

The Osteopath will ensure that your child is comfortable in their new surroundings before the assessment and/or treatment begins.  It is recommended that a parent is near by with toys, books or other distractions.  Only very gentle pressures will be applied to the child’s head and body to help release any strain or tension. 

Even if you and your child have not experienced a difficult birth or trauma, Osteopathic treatment can have many other additional benefits to ensure that your child has the best start in life.