Chiropractic Care
for Infants
Your baby is finally here! After many months in the womb and a grand entry into the world, you now get to care for your newborn child. Chiropractic can benefit even the tiniest of humans as they get their start in the world. A chiropractor will assess your baby for any neurological concerns, release muscle tension, and gently restore proper motion to the spine and cranium. When your baby’s body can function properly, growth and development can progress normally. Why would a baby need an adjustment? There are many reasons to have your sweet baby checked by your pediatric chiropractor. In utero, sometimes babies spend months in a less-than-ideal position (for example, a breech baby), which can cause tension or restrictions in the baby’s body. If the mother or the parents undergo an intense emotional experience, this can also affect the overall health of the baby. In the case of a difficult or strained labor or birth, there may be physical or emotional trauma that could be helped with a gentle chiropractic adjustment. Even an uneventful pregnancy and birth can be hard on the child’s body. Other reasons to seek out chiropractic care include, but are not limited to:
Colic
Constipation
Difficulty Nursing
Dislike of Tummy Time
Ear Infections
Jaundice
Lip/Tongue Tie
Low Birth Weight
Painful Latch
Poor Sleeping Habits
Slow Development/Behind on milestones
Slow Weight Gain
Traumatic or Fast Birth
Anything that mom intuitively feels “isn’t right”
