Chiropractic Help for Breastfeeding
Whether you are a first-time parent or adding another child to your family, caring for an infant can be overwhelming. You know all too well about the non-stop demands on your time, body, and sleep-deprived brain power. And then there’s breastfeeding. It seems like breastfeeding should be natural and instinctive, but it is a common struggle.
When you plan to breastfeed but it’s not working, your days and nights become a nightmare. Your baby is hungry and uncomfortable. And “hangry” babies are loud babies. Some women think they are failures at breastfeeding and go right to bottles, even if they don’t want to. Call a pediatric chiropractor for an evaluation. We often see that a small adjustment can make a huge difference.
Chiropractic Treatments for Babies and Moms
Lactation nurses and pediatric chiropractors both know it’s not always the way you’re attempting to breastfeed, it could be a structural issue. A pediatric chiropractor is trained to assess and treat abnormalities preventing a proper latch such as jaw tightness, a tongue tie, or a neck issue. Moms can also be helped with ergonomic positions for breastfeeding to prevent and relieve body strain.
Example:
Does your baby prefer feeding on one side more than the other? A baby with a misaligned vertebrae or pinched nerve can have difficulty achieving the proper head position to breastfeed. If you have ever had neck pain that made it difficult to turn your head, you know how limiting this can be. Chiropractic care can help your child have full range of motion and flexibility.
Treatments with a licensed pediatric chiropractor are safe for children as young as birth. The techniques are very gentle, using only mild pressure. To learn more, check out our article about pediatric chiropractic care and Dr. Gabrielle Soucy’s video explaining how she works with breastfeeding patients.
Milk Science
At Amazing Life Chiropractic, we understand and respect that choosing breastfeeding or bottles can be a complex and personal decision. Dr. Gabrielle Soucy says, “I am passionate about helping my patients breastfeed if possible. A baby’s gut is under-developed, and allergies can form by using formula. Plus, science continues to discover new ways how breastmilk is brilliant. Just in the last few years, research found that a breastfeeding child’s saliva goes into the receptors around the mom’s nipple. The chemical makeup tells the mom’s body the baby’s body composition and what type of nutrients it needs (such as carbs, protein, etc.) The breastmilk will then adjust to the diet the infant needs. Our bodies are incredible!”
Trusted and Experienced
Dr. Gabrielle Soucy at Amazing Life Chiropractic is a licensed pediatric Doctor of Chiropractic who loves to partner with parents to help children heal and feel their best. As part of her training, Dr. Gabby spent 15 months studying on top of her 4-year doctorate program to be specialized in pre-natal and post-partum care, and pediatric chiropractic. Patients describe Dr. Gabby as caring, knowledgeable, educational, personable, and a great communicator. Schedule your appointment today for a consultation. We would be honored to be a resource of health for your family.
