When my first child was born, she became a total nightmare “colic” baby at about 5-6 days old. Nothing worked, she would scream until she turned purple. Doctors, our doula, etc all said she was fine, just adjusting. Normal. Deep down, I felt it was not the case so I contacted my osteopath (specifically a manual osteopath in the US, not a DO) and also a CranioSacral therapist. After seeing them both over a two day period, she was never “colicky” again in her life. Her vagus nerve was being pinched and her body needed to be worked on by someone who could adjust her cranial plates. Her digestive issues and sleep issues went away immediately. Just sharing this because I think many parents and babies suffer needlessly and no one knows to mention this. We did end up doing some ongoing visits too which helped a great deal when other things came up along the way (delay to crawl/weird crawl pattern, feeding issues) and to help her to develop and feel her best. Can’t recommend enough!
Ah yes, I have heard this from other people too! I always forget this one as it's not something I trained in, so thank you for mentioning! So pleased you were able to get to the bottom of your baby's issues, it makes such a difference xo
I hated it when my doctor told me that my baby had colic, but also try cutting out dairy. Yes, both suggestions at the same time, no attempt to investigate. Turned out she had tongue tie and wasn't transferring milk, but thanks for nothing, doc.
My first was definitely a dandelion and my second is the LOUDEST orchid of all time (he also has a cows milk protein allergy and reflux!). Love this analogy.
I used these massage techniques on my two boys when they were little (usually after a bath) and now use them on my husband when he's overindulged! It relieves the pain every time.
When my first child was born, she became a total nightmare “colic” baby at about 5-6 days old. Nothing worked, she would scream until she turned purple. Doctors, our doula, etc all said she was fine, just adjusting. Normal. Deep down, I felt it was not the case so I contacted my osteopath (specifically a manual osteopath in the US, not a DO) and also a CranioSacral therapist. After seeing them both over a two day period, she was never “colicky” again in her life. Her vagus nerve was being pinched and her body needed to be worked on by someone who could adjust her cranial plates. Her digestive issues and sleep issues went away immediately. Just sharing this because I think many parents and babies suffer needlessly and no one knows to mention this. We did end up doing some ongoing visits too which helped a great deal when other things came up along the way (delay to crawl/weird crawl pattern, feeding issues) and to help her to develop and feel her best. Can’t recommend enough!
Ah yes, I have heard this from other people too! I always forget this one as it's not something I trained in, so thank you for mentioning! So pleased you were able to get to the bottom of your baby's issues, it makes such a difference xo
I hated it when my doctor told me that my baby had colic, but also try cutting out dairy. Yes, both suggestions at the same time, no attempt to investigate. Turned out she had tongue tie and wasn't transferring milk, but thanks for nothing, doc.
God it's frustrating, isn't it!
My first was definitely a dandelion and my second is the LOUDEST orchid of all time (he also has a cows milk protein allergy and reflux!). Love this analogy.
Oh those dandelions really set you up to fail, don't they 😂
I don’t have babies anymore, but I DO love giving my kids massages. They don’t love it nearly as much. My massages always end with squirmy protests. 🤣
Haha, these kids don’t know they’re born!
I used these massage techniques on my two boys when they were little (usually after a bath) and now use them on my husband when he's overindulged! It relieves the pain every time.
They work so well don’t they! I loved teaching other mums how to help their babies poop, it felt like such a superpower, haha.
Your husband is a lucky man.
A Superpower, indeed, haha. Yes, he is! 😉