Positional Plagiocephaly is a change to the head shape after birth. Primary Plagiocephaly, however, can develop in the womb. Plagio means misshapen. There are different types of misshapen heads for different reasons. Babies heads are made up of many bones that are not fused, the bones are soft to help the baby’s head to pass … Read more
Reflux is common in babies. It often occurs because the ring of muscle between the oesophagus (food pipe) and stomach is not fully developed. When considering the diagnosis of reflux, we always look out for the following: • Spitting up milk during or after feeds (more than a teaspoon) • Hiccups. • Being mildly unsettled, … Read more
When diagnosing Colic, it is important to rule out any possible intolerances or cow’s milk protein allergies first. Your Osteopath will aim to optimise gut function and identify the underlying causes of your baby’s symptoms. Due to excessive crying, colic babies can take in a lot of air. This unfortunately increases the sensation of discomfort for … Read more
Is your baby showing signs of being unsettled? A baby being unsettled can sometimes look like: thrashing at night, general unsettledness/uncomfortableness, pulling legs up to the tummy and disrupted sleep. Unsettledness may be a result of a feeding related issue like tongue tie, which can impact breast feeding. Other reasons include: taking in air when … Read more
