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?
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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
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 