Treatment for Colic, Breasfeeding, Constipation and Sleep Difficulties
The birth process can be a stressful and even traumatic for some newborn babies. As the baby is pushed through the birth canal, undergoes forces of twisting and turns of the head and body. But even before the beginning of labour, in late pregnancy the baby is already undergoing some pressures and moulding forces . Thus some babies that are born even with caesarean may still have compressive forces of the head.
COMPRESSIVE FORCES
During the beginning of labour, when the baby is in the proper position, the head of the baby experiences pressure and compressive forces as it is pushing against the cervix during dilations and contractions, and as it descends through the birth canal, with the water still intact, the baby's head still enduring some compressive forces, and if water is broken, these forces can even be greater. When the baby is in a breech or abnormal position, the birthing process can become even more stressful and traumatic for the unborn baby. Also when obstetric instruments like forceps or vacuum are used to facilitate the birthing process, the baby's head may be affected. Adding to all of these, the health state of the mother, her emotional state, unborn babies can be influenced by the health and emotions of the mother. if mother have difficult pregnancy, baby may be also very irritable and unsettled. How flexible her pelvis is and symmetric for the process of labour. If there are history of falls or strains or accidents affecting the pelvis, it will affect how easy or how difficult the process of labour would be.
UNRESOLVED COMPRESSIVE FORCES LEADING TO HEALTH ISSUES
Some of these compressive forces may resolve as the baby grows, but some of the compressive forces will remain and can affect normal structural development, compressing nerves and affecting normal functions of the newborn. Face and body may have some small asymmetries and these can be carried to childhood and adulthood if not resolved. But the unresolved issues from these forces are not just asymmetries, it can also affect the new born with breastfeeding issues as the suckling function is impaired, latching and feeding difficulties ,digestive disturbances (Colic, Constipation, Gas, and GER or Reflux), irritability and disturbed sleeping patterns, waking up at different times throughout the night, congenital torticollis, shoulder injury or distocia, plagiocephaly or asymmetrical distortion of the head. These unresolved compressive issues may lead to childhood frequent ear infections, behavioural problems, hyperactivity, sinus problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia among other impairments.
Other conditions that infants and children can benefit are ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic ear infection, Emotional difficulties, Failure to trive, Hearing disorders, Hydrocephalus, Lactation issues, Motor coordination impairments, Seizures, and Speech disorders.
OSTEOPATHY RELEASES COMPRESSIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Osteopathy can help resolve many of the issues of newborns, especially if they have had a difficult birth, Osteopathic Practitioner can resolve compressive forces of the newborn either on the head or through the body including the spine and pelvis with a very light touch. Osteopathic Manual Practitioner does use different approaches with the newborn, including light touch, Cranial Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Intention and Bio energy work to release restrictions and compressions. Some Cranial nerves are decompressed to facilitate the healing process and the balance of the Autonomic nervous system.
During an infant osteopathic session, parents are invited to participate in the treatment as it will benefit and relax both, parents and infant. Safe light touch is employed during a session.
Gerardo Ponce is a Registered Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Acupuncturist, and Massage Therapist, holding a BioScience Degree, He has extensive clinical experience in Manual Medicine.
References:
Cranial Osteopathy for Infants, Children, and Adolescents, A practical Handbook, Nicette Sergueef, 2007.
Cranial Techniques and Advanced Treatment Protocols in Pediatric Osteopathy, An Osteopathic Approach, Maureen N. Maher
Osteopathy for Children, 3rd edition, Elizabeth C. Hayden D.O. 2008
COMPRESSIVE FORCES
During the beginning of labour, when the baby is in the proper position, the head of the baby experiences pressure and compressive forces as it is pushing against the cervix during dilations and contractions, and as it descends through the birth canal, with the water still intact, the baby's head still enduring some compressive forces, and if water is broken, these forces can even be greater. When the baby is in a breech or abnormal position, the birthing process can become even more stressful and traumatic for the unborn baby. Also when obstetric instruments like forceps or vacuum are used to facilitate the birthing process, the baby's head may be affected. Adding to all of these, the health state of the mother, her emotional state, unborn babies can be influenced by the health and emotions of the mother. if mother have difficult pregnancy, baby may be also very irritable and unsettled. How flexible her pelvis is and symmetric for the process of labour. If there are history of falls or strains or accidents affecting the pelvis, it will affect how easy or how difficult the process of labour would be.
UNRESOLVED COMPRESSIVE FORCES LEADING TO HEALTH ISSUES
Some of these compressive forces may resolve as the baby grows, but some of the compressive forces will remain and can affect normal structural development, compressing nerves and affecting normal functions of the newborn. Face and body may have some small asymmetries and these can be carried to childhood and adulthood if not resolved. But the unresolved issues from these forces are not just asymmetries, it can also affect the new born with breastfeeding issues as the suckling function is impaired, latching and feeding difficulties ,digestive disturbances (Colic, Constipation, Gas, and GER or Reflux), irritability and disturbed sleeping patterns, waking up at different times throughout the night, congenital torticollis, shoulder injury or distocia, plagiocephaly or asymmetrical distortion of the head. These unresolved compressive issues may lead to childhood frequent ear infections, behavioural problems, hyperactivity, sinus problems, learning difficulties, dyslexia among other impairments.
Other conditions that infants and children can benefit are ADD/ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic ear infection, Emotional difficulties, Failure to trive, Hearing disorders, Hydrocephalus, Lactation issues, Motor coordination impairments, Seizures, and Speech disorders.
OSTEOPATHY RELEASES COMPRESSIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
Osteopathy can help resolve many of the issues of newborns, especially if they have had a difficult birth, Osteopathic Practitioner can resolve compressive forces of the newborn either on the head or through the body including the spine and pelvis with a very light touch. Osteopathic Manual Practitioner does use different approaches with the newborn, including light touch, Cranial Osteopathy, Craniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation, Intention and Bio energy work to release restrictions and compressions. Some Cranial nerves are decompressed to facilitate the healing process and the balance of the Autonomic nervous system.
During an infant osteopathic session, parents are invited to participate in the treatment as it will benefit and relax both, parents and infant. Safe light touch is employed during a session.
Gerardo Ponce is a Registered Osteopathic Manual Practitioner, Acupuncturist, and Massage Therapist, holding a BioScience Degree, He has extensive clinical experience in Manual Medicine.
References:
Cranial Osteopathy for Infants, Children, and Adolescents, A practical Handbook, Nicette Sergueef, 2007.
Cranial Techniques and Advanced Treatment Protocols in Pediatric Osteopathy, An Osteopathic Approach, Maureen N. Maher
Osteopathy for Children, 3rd edition, Elizabeth C. Hayden D.O. 2008
