For those that do not know, I also work for a company called Breastfeeding Conferences where we provide continuing education to midwives, child health nurses, lactation consultants etc. Much of it is breastfeeding related but its also birth, infant sleep, allergy and more. I'm super excited to have curated a webinar based on what I… Continue reading Working with Babies webinar
Author: Jenny
Working with babies – mum often needs treatment too
Occasionally I treat a baby without needing to treat Mum too. But more often than not, I do need to treat Mum (and sometimes Dad!). Mum and baby are in a co-regulation loop – if something is upsetting baby then Mum feels out of sorts, and vice versa - if something is unsettled within Mums’… Continue reading Working with babies – mum often needs treatment too
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. In my craniosacral therapy practice, I have treated a few clients (mothers and their babies) who had this unexpected and frightening experience during their birth. I have also personally experienced LAST… Continue reading Local anaesthetic systemic toxicity
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 not drinking enough milk at the breast etc are all signs and symptoms of tongue tie. And it may well be! But there are many other reasons for these (and other)… Continue reading Eight reasons for breastfeeding difficulties (other than tongue tie)
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 to get a comfortable position and latch. Mothers contact me when this is proving difficult - for either them or their baby. Musculoskeletal issues in the baby is one reason for… Continue reading Difficulty breastfeeding? Maybe baby has a sore neck?
Supporting baby to latch: Listening to baby body language
As an IBCLC, I have seen my fair share of babies who are fussy at the breast or those who refuse to latch at all. I try to help babies to latch, without using my hands, to empower the mother, or to help the baby to find their own way to the breast. Some babies… Continue reading Supporting baby to latch: Listening to baby body language
22 Qualities of a Good Practitioner
Over the past four years, I saw many practitioners for an issue with chronic dizziness*. These were both mainstream and alternative practitioners - some great and some not so great. Add to this all the stories I hear from clients, including breastfeeding mothers, about their experiences with practitioners. I began to take note of traits… Continue reading 22 Qualities of a Good Practitioner
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 a sensitive issue and hope I have given it the respect and care it deserves. Studies show that thirty percent of babies who are exposed to antidepressants during pregnancy experience side… Continue reading Supporting babies with discontinuation syndrome
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 is a red flag for underlying issues that get missed when the solution offered is to simply switch to bottle-feeding. Difficulty breastfeeding can be attributed to: musculoskeletal issues (eg. asymmetry or… Continue reading Cranial nerve dysfunction and breastfeeding
A client’s story of separation… and connection
This separation story is one of the saddest I have heard. The parents were unable to have any contact with their baby for five days - other than watching over a video. The mother has given me permission to share their journey. I tell this story because the outcome is that mum and baby are… Continue reading A client’s story of separation… and connection
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