Every birth is a Journey. Craniosacral Therapy helps families recover & thrive.
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Why is CranioSacral Good for Babies?
Way back in elementary school, most of us learned that bones in a baby's head “fuse together” after birth. While there are a few bones that aren’t fully formed or “fused together” yet, most of the bones in our head don’t fuse together. Instead, they interdigitate with soft flexible dural membrane and nerve fibers between them, allowing them to expand and contract, pumping & circulating cerebral spinal fluid.
During the birth process the bones override, allowing the babies head to mould as they descend through the birth canal. After birth, they should slide back into place and interlock in a way that allow the bones to flex and extend. Unfortunately, our bodies don't have a biological blue-print to compensate for the many outside forces that can come into play during the birth process and immediate newborn period. And, the bones or membranes that attach the brain to the skull, don't always slide back into place.
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During the birth process the bones override, allowing the babies head to mould as they descend through the birth canal. After birth, they should slide back into place and interlock in a way that allow the bones to flex and extend. Unfortunately, our bodies don't have a biological blue-print to compensate for the many outside forces that can come into play during the birth process and immediate newborn period. And, the bones or membranes that attach the brain to the skull, don't always slide back into place.
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When cranial bones aren't properly aligned
they compress the brain & cranial nerves, causing pain & discomfort.
they compress the brain & cranial nerves, causing pain & discomfort.
Signs that your baby may be experiencing cranial restriction include:
Breastfeeding Challenges, Difficulty Latching, Colic, Reflux, Prolonged Periods of Crying, Torticollis, Digestive distress, & Sleep Challenges.
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Recommendations for Babies with Oral Restrictions:
It is best if your child can receive 1-2 sessions prior to the revision, a session as soon as possible after the revision & 1-2 sessions a week following the revision until restrictions are fully resolved. Receiving CranioSacral Therapy alongside follow-up care from your Pediatric Dentist and Lactation Consultant is a comprehensive approach to addressing all of the contributing factors impacting a baby's ability to nurse. |
Amanda Glenn has extensive experience working with infants and breastfeeding in addition to her advanced Cranial Sacral training through Upledger Institute in Obstetrics, Pediatrics, & Chronic Depletion. She began her career as a doula specializing in families with high needs & a breastfeeding educator in 2004 after obtaining a MA in Educational Psychology, focusing on early childhood development from CU Denver.