Several Lactnet members have suggested Cranial Sacral Therapy, CST, for
newborns with problems feeding. My 2 year old granddaughter sees the
chiropractor whenever my daughter goes. He checks her out the same time and
knows whenever she has fallen hard. This article from another list I
subscribe to may be of interest. The normalizing of breastfeeding on a
problem side interested me more than the sleep history stated below.
However, as an adult, I know that I sleep a very good night's sleep the
night after I am adjusted by my chiropractor. My body goes ahhh.
Judy Ritchie
Abnormal Sleeping Patterns Helped With Chiropractic - A Case Study
A case study published in the July 2006 issue of the peer-reviewed,
scientific publication, the Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics
(JCCP) documented the effects of chiropractic care on a nine month old
infant girl with a history of disturbed sleep. The JCCP is the official
publication of the Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International
Chiropractors Association.
The study article starts off by noting that the average 9 month old should
sleep approximately 14 hours per day. In this case study a nine month old
infant girl was presented for chiropractic care with a history of severely
disrupted sleep and fussiness. Additionally, the infant was refusing to
breastfeed on one side and exhibited, what was called a generally unsettled
behavior. It was also noted that the child would not turn her head to the
left. These problems had been occurring since birth.
The examination confirmed a reduced range of neck motion to the left and
significant muscle tension in the left and upper neck. Upon touching the
neck the child exhibited signs of being in pain by crying and moving away.
It was determined that subluxations were present, and an appropriate course
of adjustments was initiated.
The results in this case were very impressive. The study noted that on the
afternoon after the infants first adjustment the baby girl fell asleep for 5
hours. This was followed by nighttime sleep of 2 periods of 6 hours each.
Over the next three weeks of care the daytime sleep got shorter, but the
nighttime sleep remained between 6 and 8 hours.
In addition to the dramatic sleep improvement, the child also improved her
range of neck motion and was able to turn her head to the left in response
to sound on the left side. Additionally the infant began to feed freely and
comfortably.
In their conclusion, the authors of the case study noted that the dramatic
improvements after just one adjustment.
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http://www.icapediatrics.com/reference-articles.php#Breast-Feeding
Linking Craniocervical Subluxation in Infants with Breastfeeding
Difficulties
By Sharon Vallone, D.C.
Two case studies of infants ranging in age from 2 days to 4 months with
inability to breast-feed successfully secondary to apparent decreased
mandibular excursion. Intraoral evaluation and chiropractic analysis proved
valuable in ruling out pathology and demonstrating upper cervical and
cranial subluxation resulting in dysfunction, biomechanics of the
temporamandibular joint restricting excursion of the mandible. Correction of
subluxation helped restore natural suckling patterns for these infants.
(Reprint available in Pediatric Articles Volumes I, II & III)
Breast-feeding: Innate’s Natural Resource
By Maxine McMullen, D.C., F.I.C.C.P.
Breast milk goes way beyond that of supplying a simple nutrient. It is
extremely important in the development of a healthy immune system. This
article explains the breast-feeding process, purpose, nutrient value, and
the concerns regarding baby formulas on the market.
(Reprint available in Pediatric Articles Volume 4)
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