I didn't get a copy of the post regarding cranial sacral therapy and research, 
and I haven't had a chance to search the archives but I really wanted to 
chime in on a case that I have at this time.
Baby is 8 wks of age. C/S delivery with vacuum. Feeding issues, unable or 
refusing to latch well. GERD. I referred her to a cranial sacral therapist. She 
said I was her last resort. She had seen everyone she could in three counties.
I suggested that she try relaxing in a bath tub and see if he would latch on his 
own. I also suggested that she spend as much time as she can skin to skin 
with him so he knows her chest is a safe place to be and that she isn't forcing 
him to latch. 
She had been doing finger feeding. Needed to supplement for awhile because 
he was not gaining well and her production was going down. She also has a 
very busy toddler almost hyperactive. She came to my support group and that 
particular evening she and I were the only ones present.
Cranial sacral therapy is helping her baby relax and sleep better. I could see 
that he was clenching and biting and she said he didn't feed well from a bottle 
either. The therapist has shown her some techniques as well. She said that 
she will get treatments for the toddler as well when she finishes with the baby.
She came into my office last week, said that her baby did latch in the bath 
tub and she can get him to latch once a day some days. She has been 
pumping and giving EBM. Has a supplemental nurser but states it is too 
complicated for her to do by herself. I tried a nipple shield with a 5fr feeding 
tube and syringe 30ml. He did latch and fed for 8 minutes before pulling away.
I usually don't like to use nipple shields but he also has a very high palate and 
her nipples do not stand out very well. 
I basically wanted to sing the praises of cranial sacral therapy. I would like to 
learn some techniques as well. I think I could help alot of these baby's right 
after birth if I knew it. But for now I am referring them.
Terri Klein RN IBCLC RLC

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