Chiropractic Care for Babies

The stress of birth can place strain on the infant spine and nervous system. Both natural and assisted (forceps or ventouse) deliveries are a factor in how well your newborn adapts to being in the world.

Many newborn health complaints such as colic, reflux, sleeping issues, breastfeeding difficulties, asymmetries to the headshape and irritable baby may be associated to subluxations in the spine and cranium as a result of delivery.

How will I know if my baby needs a check up?

Baby has had a difficult labour or assisted delivery

Baby cannot suckle or feed effectively

Baby can only latch to one breast

Baby’s head favours one direction when they are lying down

Baby has head shape asymmetry

Baby cannot lie on his back without crying

Baby is fussy and unsettled a lot of the time

 

How will I know if my child needs a check up?

  • Poor sleep patterns
  • Developmental delays
  • Clumsy or uncoordinated
  • Recurrent illness
  • Poor posture
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • Sensory integration issues
  • Problems regulating emotions
  • Constipation
  • Growing pains or other spinal pain
  • Scoliosis
  • And many more…