Problems Breastfeeding ? Did you know an osteopath can cure the problem?

Problems with Breastfeeding in Infants

Breastfeeding issues often stem from a birth that occurred too quickly or from an instrumental delivery (such as vacuum extraction or forceps). These situations can put pressure on the soft tissues in the infant’s neck area, creating tension in the skull tissues and sometimes even causing the baby’s jawbones to be tightly compressed. This can interfere with the baby’s ability to open their mouth wide and latch properly onto the breast for nursing. Through a few Cranial Osteopathy sessions, it is possible to relieve this tension and help the baby nurse more comfortably.

Osteopathy for Newborns

During birth, the newborn’s skull provides both protection and flexibility, essential for navigating the strong forces of the birth canal. The bones at the base of the skull are primarily composed of non-fused cartilage with gaps between them, known as fontanelles. This structure allows for significant shape changes, and often, the skull bones must compress, fold, or even overlap one another. As a result, pressure can be placed on the brain and irritation may occur in the cranial nerves that exit through small openings between the skull bones.

For example, if the vagus nerve (cranial nerve X) is compressed, it can lead to digestive issues such as colic and disturbances in the digestive tract.

In most cases, a newborn’s body has natural mechanisms for balancing and correcting these pressures. This self-regulation typically occurs within the first ten days of life, aided by the body’s natural healing forces, proper sucking reflexes, and crying.