At M.R. Therapies in Dundalk, we specialize in cranial therapy for babies. Here are ten signs that your baby might benefit from craniosacral therapy (CST):
- Restless Sleep: Babies who seem tense or restless during sleep might be experiencing residual stress from birth. Cranial therapy can help them relax and sleep better.
- Difficulty with One Breast: If your baby can nurse on one breast but struggles with the other, they might have a stiff neck. Cranial therapy can relieve this discomfort, making feeding easier.
- Tense and Uncomfortable: If your baby is difficult to cuddle and seems tense, cranial therapy can help by addressing underlying discomforts or shock from birth.
- Tongue Tie Symptoms: Babies with feeding difficulties often diagnosed with tongue tie may benefit from cranial therapy, which can relieve tightness in the throat without surgical intervention.
- Latch Problems: Issues with latching onto the breast can be addressed by cranial therapy, which helps improve the suck and latch mechanism, making feeding more comfortable for both mother and baby.
- Noisy Feeding: If your baby makes “slurpy” or “clicky” noises while feeding, they might not have a good seal on the breast or bottle. Cranial therapy can help improve feeding efficiency.
- Wind Issues: Difficulty bringing up wind after feeding can indicate restrictions at the vagus nerve. Cranial therapy can help relieve these restrictions and ease discomfort.
- Painful Breastfeeding for Mom: If breastfeeding is painful for the mother, it might be due to poor latching. Cranial therapy can improve the baby’s latch, reducing discomfort.
- Vomiting or Reflux: Babies who frequently vomit or have reflux can benefit from cranial therapy, which can address underlying issues in the digestive and nervous systems.
- Post-Feeding Pain: Crying or curling up in pain after feeding might indicate restrictions that cranial therapy can alleviate, making your baby more comfortable.
Cranial therapy is a gentle and effective way to address these common issues, helping your baby to feed and sleep better. At M.R. Therapies, we provide expert care for babies, ensuring their wellbeing and comfort.
