Osteopathy for babies

Babies have many changes to deal with in terms of settling into life outside the womb, and osteopathy can often help. Birth related changes and the new challenges of gravity, digestion and breathing seem to play a part in many of the issues parents bring their babies for help with. It is a great privilege to be invited to treat infants and help new families get off to a good start, and it’s work I love to do.

The range of presentations that parents bring their babies for is very diverse. Lactation consultants, breastfeeding counsellors, midwives and health visitors may suggest osteopathy if they think it might help.

If you are not sure if osteopathy is suitable for your baby you are very welcome to book in for a free 15 minute conversation with me to discuss this.

Cranial osteopathy is very safe, gentle and non manipulative. I will give a gentle but thorough review of your baby’s well-being. Treatment helps your baby's body make its own changes in response to treatment, it does not impose in any way and uses no pressure, but it does prompt the system to adjust towards normal function.

Please note that babies may sometimes be a little unsettled for up to 24 hours after treatment, after which they usually seem happier than before treatment.

A typical treatment plan is 2-4 appointments.