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Feeding & latching issues

A long, difficult birth, a very fast birth, an assisted birth with vacuum or forceps, or a cesarean section can lead to tightness or tension in the neck, jaw, or shoulders, which may cause dysfunctional sucking patterns. These issues can make breastfeeding inefficient for the baby and painful for the mother. Chiropractic care can alleviate this tension, improving breastfeeding and reducing discomfort.

6 Factors that may affect infant’s ability to breastfeed

  1. Neck spinal joint dysfunction

  2. Shoulder joint problem

  3. Torticollis

  4. Flat head (Cranial distortions)

  5. Jaw issues - An infant who struggles to open their mouth wide may have difficulty latching properly, which can lead to poor milk transfer. As a result, they may feed in short bursts and frequently come off the breast.

  6. Tongue tie

What We Can Help With

  • Poor latch and attachment

  • Fussiness, pulling off and shaking of head

  • Poor or uncoordinated sucking ability

  • Choking, gagging, coughing

  • Less reflux/ projectile vomitting

  • Frequent feeding (may indicate feeding for comfort or pain relief)

  • Reflux and/or projectile vomiting

  • Proper jaw and face development

  • A more regulated and optimised nervous system