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
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Mirroring: body to body communication
"Children do not just mirror what they see and hear, but also what they feel in other people. As sensitive children ... we contact the internal space of our parent's body with the internal space of our body... we mirror constrictions and emotions that are held within the inner depths of our parents bodies" Judith… Continue reading Mirroring: body to body communication
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
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 8% of babies, is seen more often in boys and can be hereditary. Anterior tongue-tie occurs when the frenum is attached at the front of the tongue, close to the tip.… Continue reading Tongue-tie and Breastfeeding
Four reasons why cranio supports infant sleep
I spent 4 years in the midst of sleep deprivation when my kids were babies. My first son had difficulty with transitioning in and out of sleep. In hindsight I know this was related to our difficult birth and an activated nervous system. I didn’t know about cranio at the time. I took him to… Continue reading Four reasons why cranio supports infant sleep
Falling asleep during a session
Its quite common for babies to fall asleep during a cranio session. Occasionally an exhausted adult will also drop into sleep. Recently, I had a couple of kids fall asleep during the treatment - which is pretty special. Cranio helps the body to shift out of a "fight or flight" state into "rest and repair",… Continue reading Falling asleep during a session
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 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
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
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
Flow Cranio and Lactation 