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
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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
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 intention is to help mothers meet their breastfeeding goals and to minimise unnecessary harm to babies. I have worked with mums who have decided to release their baby's posterior tongue tie… Continue reading 4 things to consider before posterior tongue tie release
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)
The difference between surviving and thriving
A craniosacral therapist is trained to detect subtle motions within the body. These rhythms are expressions of being alive .... stillness, expansion and contraction. "Your entire body and its components expand and contract continually, with intermittent pauses in stillness" - Mia Kalef. Life experiences introduce different motions into the system. For example, the body may… Continue reading The difference between surviving and thriving
The body remembers: Early life imprints
Babies (and adults) remember their birth and early life (pre-verbal) experiences. These experiences are imprinted on the nervous system and tissues of the body. Early life experiences, like birth, influence our body and our behaviour. These formative experiences are often forgotten but can be later remembered (for example during a treatment of cranio). This occurs… Continue reading The body remembers: Early life imprints
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
Four reasons for clicking while feeding
Clicking on its own can be normal and nothing to worry about though its worthwhile seeing an IBCLC if it presents alongside other concerns eg. latching issues/ sore nipples / fussiness at the breast or unsettled behaviour after feeds. Clicking is a temporary loss of suction/seal and can have many causes, such as: Fast flow.… Continue reading Four reasons for clicking while feeding
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