Osteopathy consultations for you and your baby

Immediate postnatal osteopathy at our maternity unit

What is osteopathy?

Osteopathy is a manual medicine that focuses on relieving pain and tension in the joints, muscles, and spine. Osteopathy can be of great benefit to any age group. It is based on the principle that the body is a whole unit and that health and well-being depend on all parts of the body working smoothly together.

This complementary medicine focuses on the patient’s physical symptoms, lifestyle, habits and general health.

Osteopathy for your baby

Osteopathy is a gentle approach and therefore perfect for babies and young children.

It is recommended as therapy for newborn babies for:

• breastfeeding problems, such as:
  - painful breasts or nipples
  - low breast milk supply
  - if your baby is restless or falling asleep while breastfeeding.
• functional problems, such as:
  - reflux
  - sucking and swallowing problems
  - colic
  - sleep problems, crying and irritability.
• mechanical problems, such as:
  - issues caused by a long and difficult labour
  - postural problems
  - torticollis
  - flat head syndrome (plagiocephaly) or developmental hip dysplasia.