Osteopathy for Babies and Children
Newborn check
A newborn check offers an opportunity to bring your new baby in to the practice as soon as you feel able, for an examination, and gentle cranial treatment.
Sometimes, a single treatment will be enough to do this, and we will not recommend further treatment.
If it seems that your baby would benefit from more treatment, we will let you know, and you can choose whether to book another session.
Babies
The baby’s head has the remarkable ability to absorb the stresses of normal labour. However, many babies are born with or develop odd shaped heads and bruising. This normally recedes in the first few days, as the baby cries, sucks and yawns, but sometimes the recovery process is incomplete. As a result the baby may experience discomfort within its head and body.
Osteopathy is a gentle treatment suitable for children and babies and it could help soothe and relax your baby.
Osteopathic techniques are suitable for children at all stages of development.
Cranial techniques are safe, gentle, and non-manipulative. They are often used when treating young children and newborn infants
On average 4 – 6 treatments are sufficient, but can vary depending on the severity of the problem.
Visit www.cranial.org.uk for further information from the Sutherland Society.
