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
Category: unsettled babies
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
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
Why does my baby cry at the end of the day?
Witching hour or “arsenic hour” is that time, at the end of the day, when a younger baby is unsettled, feeding frequently and crying a lot (often for more than an hour!). It is not generally understood why babies do this. Parents may assume hunger, gas, overstimulation or other “present moment” needs. Breastfeeding mothers may… Continue reading Why does my baby cry at the end of the day?
Stress: An overlooked cause of unsettled babies
When our baby cries, we immediately feel they must be hungry, tired, overstimulated or gassy? If it becomes a pattern, we might consider colic - a term often used for babies who cry excessively for no apparent reason. What if there was a reason? And that reason is to communicate stress or repressed emotions from… Continue reading Stress: An overlooked cause of unsettled babies
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 food allergies 1, and these numbers don't include intolerances (non IgE mediated reactions). Unfortunately, many mothers and their uncomfortable babies are dismissed by the medical system, especially if they are gaining… Continue reading Food Sensitivities in Breastfed Babies
Memory crying in babies
Babies cry - some more than others! Most of the time it is to communicate a “present moment” need, they are hungry, cold, bored, tired etc, and once the need is met, the crying stops. My experiences as a craniosacral therapist have also shown me that babies also cry to tell their story of what… Continue reading Memory crying in babies
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 gentle, it is perfect to use with babies. Plus babies systems are so potent and ready to shift easily back to balance - some just need a little cranio support. Because… Continue reading Top six reasons your baby would benefit from cranio.
Excessive vomiting
Excessive vomiting in newborns can lead to poor weight gain and dehydration. It is a good idea to have baby assessed by a GP for medical issues (eg. pyloric stenosis, gastro). If these have been ruled out, it can be worthwhile exploring other reasons for excess vomiting such as: - baby is taking more milk… Continue reading Excessive vomiting
Client Story: Breast refusal
This series of sessions shows how important it is to treat the mum (aswell as bub) when baby is exhibiting signs of breast refusal. Ivy* was a lot more settled after the first cranio treatment. Subsequent sessions included her mum and helped encourage her back to the breast. Recently I worked with a breastfeeding mum… Continue reading Client Story: Breast refusal
Flow Cranio and Lactation 