Eliminate Breastfeeding & Latching Difficulties With Chiropractic Care in Royersford, PA

Breastfeeding offers countless benefits for newborns and moms alike. Completely natural, breast milk provides infants with all the nutrition they need for healthy growth, development, and strong immunity. Moms burn off pregnancy weight faster, thanks to the extra calories that are needed to produce milk and both mom and baby benefit from the bonding that occurs when nursing.

Unfortunately, while breastfeeding is completely natural, it does not come naturally to all babies or all moms. In some cases babies have difficulty latching and/or suckling.

Chiropractic care has proven effective in managing these difficulties so infants can nurse with ease and receive all the benefits that breastfeeding entails.

Nursing Problems Can Be Alleviated With Chiropractic
Sometimes infants have difficulty latching and feeding due to trauma associated with childbirth. It’s very common for babies to experience misalignment in the bones of the upper neck and cranium as they pass through the birth canal. This misalignment irritates the cranial and spinal nerves, which can inhibit the suck-swallow-breathe sequence babies need for successful breastfeeding.

In addition to spinal and neck problems, some babies experience jaw joint problems such as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Using extremely gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments, we are able to reduce nerve irritation and restore proper joint function. The end result is successful latching and sequencing!

We Offer Help For Moms Too!
Breastfeeding can place strain on mom’s neck, resulting in pain and discomfort not only when breastfeeding, but all day long. If you have noticed neck pain or back pain since you started nursing, schedule a visit to Beacon of Life Chiropractic. A simple adjustment may be all that is needed to make breastfeeding more comfortable for you as well!

Manage Nursing Problems With Chiropractic Care
If your child is having trouble breastfeeding and you are about to give up, DON’T! Make an appointment with Beacon of Life Chiropractic for an evaluation. We have helped many mothers and newborns achieve breastfeeding success. If you are at all concerned about how your child is nursing, contact us for assistance.