Another pertinent TMJ reference found while "pondering".

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


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. >

Jean
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K. Jean Cotterman RNC, IBCLC
Dayton, Ohio USA

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