The last few weeks of gestation and birth itself can place physical stress on a newborn’s developing cranial bones and spinal column. Infant chiropractic treatments are applied using gentle and sustained pressure; about the amount one would use to check the ripeness of a tomato and is so gentle babies may even fall asleep during treatment. We recommend all babies get checked in their first few weeks of life due to their rapidly developing nervous system and to optimize development.
Signs you should bring your baby in for care include possibility of tongue/ lip tie, difficulty with breastfeeding, constipation, colic, constant fussiness, recurring ear infections, discomfort laying in certain positions, always holding the same posture, and other minor physical insufficiencies. Studies show chiropractic care is indicated if the baby was born via instrument assisted birth (c-section, forceps, vacuum), especially quick/ prolonged birth, and multiparous birth.