Barbara,

 You might find this study helpful.


Kathleen Fallon Pasakarnis, M.Ed. IBCLC

Birth induced TMJ dysfunction: the most common cause of breastfeeding
difficulties.
From the abstract:

In a clinical setting, 1,000 newborns were observed and treated (ages one
hour to 21 days), for failure and/or difficulty with breast feeding. In 800
or 80%, birth induced Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction was found to be the
cause. In all cases, the babies were treated with chiropractic cranial and
spinal adjustments, with excellent results in 99% of the cases. This paper
discusses the basic clinical findings, related newborn discomforts, and
associated symptomatology involving other symptoms.
The above babies were all born with a lay midwife and without drugs in a
calm, warm,
peaceful setting. All babies were born vaginally. All babies were examined
and in all cases a cranial distortion was present due to the birth process
and trauma which produced a TMJ dysfunction, interruption proper suckling
mechanics by causing severe headaches and gastrointestinal disturbances.
Arcadi, VC, Sherman Oaks, CA, Proceedings of the National Conference on
Chiropractic and Pediatrics. Oct, 1993 Palm Springs, CA. Pub. International
Chiropractors Assoc., Arlington, VA

http://www.icpa4kids.org/research_children_chiropractic_breast_feeding_difficu

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