NEWBORN LATCHING

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At 360 Osteopathy, we understand the vital importance of establishing a strong breastfeeding foundation and provide latching support. We provide services for newborn latching support in Seattle. Our personalized approach is designed to address each family’s unique needs. With proper latching, breastfeeding success is improved, discomfort for mothers is reduced and better nutrition for the baby is ensured. For the first 2 months of life infants have a natural reflex to nurse. However, there can still be challenges. Ensuring infants receive the nutrients they need is important but nursing also helps establish a strong bond between mother and child. While breastfeeding can be a great experience for many, it can be unpleasant and even frustrating for both mother and baby when there are latching problems. Dr. West is committed to fostering a nurturing environment to help both you and your baby thrive.

The first stop for many parents with breastfeeding challenges is a pediatrician, doula, lactation consultant, or midwife. Frequently providers notice infants have muscle tightness contributing to poor latching. Muscle tightness in the jaw or neck can cause discomfort when ihe infant is attempting to breastfeed. Many practitioners suggest bodywork to release and relax the tissue. The treatments offered at 360 Osteopathy can help with muscle tightness before and after tongue tie releases, torticollis, generalized tightness and stiffness of the infant.

Newborn Treatments in Seattle

Caring for a newborn is an amazing and challenging experience. Parents are often surprised at the amount of effort it takes to feed and comfort their newborn. If latching is difficult the Cranial Osteopathy treatments are a gentle non-invasive natural way to get lactation support. The cranial osteopathy treatments are also good at helping relieve muscle tightness after a difficult or prolonged labor. Sometimes prolonged labor will cause the infant to have a head that is not as symmetrical as is natural. This is called Plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is corrected with gentle manipulation in the head to help guide the cranial bones into a more natural and symmetric shape. The conditions listed below can be relived or improved with gentle osteopathic treatments.

  • Tight jaw muscles
  • Overall tightness through the body
  • Generalized fussy behavior
  • Gas, bloating, and constipation
  • Torticollis
  • Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly

Sometimes infants have muscle tightness of the jaw or neck which causes discomfort when they are attempting to breastfeed. One of these practitioners may suggest bodywork to help with muscle tightness, jaw tightness or torticollis. The treatments offered at 360 Osteopathy can help with muscle tightness before and after tongue tie releases, torticollis, generalized tightness and stiffness of the infant. Sometimes infants are not motivated to feed due to constipation, reflux, bloating or gas. The treatments at 360 Osteopathy can also help with these conditions.

The birthing process is also traumatic for infants. Passing through the birth canal can affect the infant. Sometimes this results in a strain through the skull resulting in plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is a slightly misshapen skull that can be improved with gentle manipulation treatments called Cranial Osteopathy.

Those challenges can create stress around feeding time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of us expect latching to come naturally for newborns. While it does for many, there are problems that are experienced by some that can make it difficult to latch properly. These include issues such as tongue-tie and lip-tie. However, this doesn’t mean that you and your baby can’t have a positive breastfeeding experience. At 360 Osteopathy, we provide services for proper latching for newborns in Seattle.

A proper latch ensures that the baby receives sufficient milk while minimizing pain or complications like nipple damage for the mother. Our services are designed to ensure infants latch correctly during breastfeeding. They include evaluating conditions such as lip-tie or tongue tie, adjusting baby’s positioning as well as applying gentle hands-on methods to improve oral function. Addressing latching challenges early promotes a smooth breastfeeding experience, helping mothers and babies establish a healthy and fulfilling bond.

Our services for newborn latching in Seattle are designed to address issues that affect mothers and babies and hinder breastfeeding. These include:

  • Difficulty maintaining a latch
  • Nipple pain or damage
  • Poor weight gain in the baby
  • Tongue-tie or lip-tie complications
  • Fussiness or frustration during feeding.

Our services are designed to create a more comfortable and effective breastfeeding experience. Dr. West will help you address the challenges early and support you in your efforts to enhance bonding with your baby. We work to enhance the overall wellness of mother and baby.

The birthing process is also traumatic for infants. Passing through the birth canal can affect the infant. Sometimes this results in a strain through the skull resulting in plagiocephaly. Plagiocephaly is a slightly misshapen skull that can be improved with gentle manipulation treatments called Cranial Osteopathy.

Those challenges can create stress around feeding time. Many different providers can assist mothers who are having challenges with breastfeeding. Lactation consultants, doulas, midwives, and pediatricians all can have valuable insight into those challenges. It is important to visit one of these professionals to help diagnose the cause of the difficulty with breastfeeding.

Once the cause of difficulty with breastfeeding is diagnosed parents will often be referred to a provider who can assist with the underlying causes for breastfeeding challenges.

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