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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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
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