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4 things to consider before posterior tongue tie release
The topic of posterior tongue tie (and lip tie) is a controversial one. Research is limited and opinions are divided. As an IBCLC/CST, my…
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Sleepy Newborns
Did you know that cranio can help to wake up sleepy babies? I have worked with many babies whose mothers have plenty of milk…
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Insufficient Glandular Tissue as a cause of low supply
This week I worked with two mothers who were struggling with low supply due to insuffient glandular tissue (IGT). They didn’t feel their milk…
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Five issues that cranio works quickly to help in babies
Cranio is a gentle, holistic treatment that has the potential to facilitate profound changes in the body, which can make all the difference to…
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Top six reasons your baby would benefit from cranio.
Cranio is a holistic, gentle treatment that supports the nervous system to down-regulate, which triggers the body’s own self-healing mechanism. Because it is so…
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Laryngomalacia and breastfeeding
Laryngomalacia, also known as “floppy larynx”, is a congenital condition where tissues are softer around the voice box and collapse in, partially blocking the…
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Tongue-tie and Breastfeeding
A tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the connective tissue (frenum) under the tongue causes restriction in the tongue movement or function. It occurs in around…
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Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies
In my lactation practice I am seeing more and more babies with food sensitivities (allergy and intolerances). In Australia, ten percent of babies have…
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Cranial nerve dysfunction and breastfeeding
In an ideal world, babies who are not able to effectively breastfeed would receive skilled lactation support and bodywork. Not being able to breastfeed…
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Supporting babies with discontinuation syndrome
Craniosacral therapy and lactation support can be really supportive for babies after exposure to antidepressants or other medication during pregnancy. I know this is…
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Difficulty breastfeeding? Maybe baby has a sore neck?
Any muscle that is tight in a baby’s neck has the potential to complicate breastfeeding. As an IBCLC, I work with mothers and babies…
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Eight reasons for breastfeeding difficulties (other than tongue tie)
When breastfeeding isn’t going well, it’s a good idea to check for tongue tie. Sore nipples, clicking, difficulty latching, a shallow latch, or baby…
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Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity
Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a life-threatening adverse event that can occur after the administration of local anesthetic drugs through a variety of routes.…
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