In providing chiropractic care for babies, a delicate method is applied. With children their bodies are constantly developing, changing and growth is constant. A light pressure with gentle massage through your Chiropractor for babies is enough to stimulate the spine and promote a state of natural healing and growth.
Chiropractor for Babies starting from birth
During pregnancy from about 8 weeks gestation, babies have been observed responding to physical, chemical and emotional stress the mother is experiencing. This can cause noticeable changes in the babies’ heart rate, muscles to contract, even changing position temporarily.
As the pregnancy progresses especially in the later stages with less room to move it is possible for the baby to lodge in an awkward position prior to birth. Sometimes during labour the baby may turn in utero allowing a more natural delivery. When this does not occur placing the mother and baby at risk, intervention using forceps, or a caesarean may be performed.
While this can often be traumatic at the time for mother and baby, some of the stresses from childbirth can continue to affect the baby early on. A new-borns neck can be placed under enormous stress during the compression, pulling and twisting resulting from a vaginal or caesarean section delivery.
A New Born Babies Spine is not Developed at Birth
A New-borns spine and muscles are not fully developed when they are born, meaning they are not yet able to support themselves in an upright position.
New-born babies have a spine that is basically shaped like a ‘C’. As they grow, they form a natural curve in their neck as they begin to lift their head, while their lower back determines when they begin to crawl.
The smallest disturbance of spinal joints can have a wide-ranging effect on a babies body, from being slightly irritable or showing signs of limited movement, to colic and digestive issues.
Although babies are very flexible and resilient early intervention from a childrens chiropractor may provide relief.
Chiropractor for Babies with Reflux and other Symptoms
Babies have been known to respond well, gaining relief from reflux, symptoms of colic and becoming noticeably rested after gentle chiropractic care.
Benefits have also been noticed after chiropractic care for digestive issues, ear nose and throat infections, while generally improving their quality of sleep.
Studies have shown that a chiropractor can help up to 94% children with these symptoms.
Children’s Chiropractic care in the early years
In a babies early months as their muscles develop, their strength and coordination grow.
By three months most babies can lift their head while lying on their front.
At around six months they can sit up unassisted. Babies then begin to crawl, and by the age of one most are able to stand, taking their first tentative steps soon after.
That is a whole lot of growth and development in their first 12 months of life. Giving confidence and assurance to parent and child, promoting the best start in their life is paramount to a chiropractor for babies.
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