Cranio is a gentle, holistic treatment that has the potential to facilitate profound changes in the body, which can make all the difference to an infant's sense of wellbeing. Babies often find it to be very relaxing and parents often notice they feel a lot calmer too after their baby receives treatment. Babies tend to… Continue reading Five issues that cranio works quickly to help in babies
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Antenatal lactation consults
Occasionally I am asked to do an antenatal breastfeeding consult. This is a great idea for all women planning to breastfeed, but particularly for mothers having subsequent babies with a history of difficult breastfeeding issues; those that did not breastfeed for as long as they had planned. There is also a huge benefit of this… Continue reading Antenatal lactation consults
The complexities of touch
Early experiences of rough or insensitive handling, including by hospital or NICU staff after birth, can influence how physical contact is received late in life. While these memories are not usually conscious, clients with this history may dissociate or feel tense or like they want to run away or strike out when receiving touch. This… Continue reading The complexities of touch
Removing stress to speed up healing
The body has an amazing ability to heal itself. But sometimes, this self-healing mechanism can get stuck or feel sluggish. Ailments that should realistically clear within a week or so can drag out for months. What is it that drives our healing? What gets in the way? And how does cranio help? During a cranio… Continue reading Removing stress to speed up healing
Cranio for babies with a head preference
I recently had the privilege of working of with two babies who had a head preference and cranio was very helpful in increasing range of motion and infant comfort. One little boy had significant torticollis from inutero positioning. This prevented him from latching well to the breast. His mum was "amazed" by the improvements. She… Continue reading Cranio for babies with a head preference
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 come in, they had minimal breast growth during pregnancy and they were needing to top up with almost full feeds of formula. Noone had mentioned to them the possiblity of IGT.… Continue reading Insufficient Glandular Tissue as a cause of low supply
Breastfeeding a baby with cows milk protein intolerance (CMPI) without giving up dairy
My second son was super unsettled. I remember it being one of the most difficult seasons of my life; looking after a screaming, unhappy baby and a toddler. I became suspicious that something I was eating was causing his discomfort. Apart from the constant crying, the only other symptom he had was constant nasal congestion… Continue reading Breastfeeding a baby with cows milk protein intolerance (CMPI) without giving up dairy
Getting my own sessions – thriving (not just surviving)
I'm super excited to receive cranio myself this weekend. These days I tend to schedule cranio every 3-4 weeks for maintainance. I had to cancel my last appt due to a spontaneous family holiday (so I am over due for a session - I can feel it). I know I need a cranio treatment when… Continue reading Getting my own sessions – thriving (not just surviving)
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 but they are unable to stay awake long enough to drink it. This is a frustrating situation. Relying on a breast pump and topping up with a bottle is a full… Continue reading Sleepy Newborns
Arching and pushing in babies (after emergency c-section)
For some babies, getting stuck in the birth canal, then being born via caesarean, can be a disorienting experience. Especially so, if anaesthesia or opioid medication was used at the time. Babies are active participants during birth, they will push off the walls of the uterus with their feet, twist their bodies and turn their… Continue reading Arching and pushing in babies (after emergency c-section)
Flow Cranio and Lactation 