Osteopathy for little bubs?

[HotI]

Have you tried osteopathy for your bub? Did you see any benefits, and in what ways?

It was recommended to me for my little one as she has had upset tummy. She was born with the assistance of vacuum so may be abit out of alignment.

cheers,

Kate

[feeb]

I took DS1 to an osteo for reflux and head tilt and it helped, how much it helped reflux not sure as ended up medicated.

Worth a try make sure you ask about trainng for babies in cranio osteo

[~Trish~]

I have taken all my bubs to a paediatric chiro, so a bit different to an osteo sorry. But the chiro discovered my DS1 had a dislocated shoulder from birth (he was a new baby when it was fixed ), the chiro also sorted out DS2's reflux and DD's wind issues. I see our chiro after DD has her immunisations because things tend to go out of alignment after she has had her needles. She's always back to her happy self after seeing him .

I'm sure osteos have very similar results, definitely worth a try

[Ginger]

i took my ds2 to an osteo as he was a really unsettled baby. the osteo gave him a really good check over and said that his right hand side was a little sore but other than that, he was not uncomfortable. i felt it was good to just have someone check him over and tell me he was ok ikykwim? i think there's no harm in just taking them and seeing what the osteo has to say

[Olive]

i took DD1 to a chiro and DD2 to osteo, she went at 5 days and has recently started going again for ear infections, i see an osteo in Malvern

[Kel]

My son had an assisted (and somewhat difficult) birth too. We took him to a chiro and a cranial osteopath. Although I didn't see any 'direct' results of the osteopathy, ie. he didn't suddenly stop having reflux, or sleep through the night, or become instantly calm...he did seem happier after his sessions. I ended up going at least once a week for about 3 months. They did say that usually you see a result after about 3 sessions, so my boy was a bit different from the average! But having said that, I would still recommend it. I got more out of the osteopath than the chiro, even if it was just a better understanding of what could be contributing to him being so unsettled.

Not sure if any of that made any sense!! But I guess what I'm saying is that I definitely think that it's worth a try. And from someone who tried a lot of alternative therapies in the search for assistance, the osteopath was the the most beneficial for us.

Good luck with everything.

[Visitor6]

We saw a long term osteo of my partners for our lad at 3-4 months for his torticolis and flat spot after a breech caesar.

Its important to know that pedi oseos are far gentler on bubs than they ever would be on adults, so they seem to not being doing anything in front of you.
Ours has trained with children in the UK and well versed in pedi care.

Don't e fooled though with exhorbitant prices charged by some out there claiming to be pedi osteos and physios.

[Tuesday's Child]

I took DD to an osteo a couple of weeks ago. I had concerns due to her very quick birth. It turns out that her hips were out of alignment. I'm so glad I did as she is soooo much happier now. Before her first treatment, she wasn't showing any interest in rolling. That afternoon, she started rolling and hasn't stopped since. She used to hate playing on the floor by herself which was exhausting for me. But now she is very happy to entertain herself. I didn't realise how uncomfortable she must have been.

We've had 2 treatments so far and will go back for a third. After that, we'll probably just check in as she reaches developmental milestones.

Make sure you find someone who does cranio osteopathy and who specialises in babies.

[~kellie~]

Does anyone have experience with paed physios? Can they help reflux/wind issues?

[Roryrory]

Feeb I see you are in melbourne - The Vic Uni osteopathy school in Flinders Lane Melbourne has the most wonderful infant osteo practitioner. I think she sees kids on Mondays and it only costs around $20 a treatment. Your bub will basically de a demonstration model for the students - no kids get to work on bub, just the teacher. She is really lovely and I have had great results with both my boys. And cheaply!! Number is 9248 1111.

[feeb]

Feeb I see you are in melbourne - The Vic Uni osteopathy school in Flinders Lane Melbourne has the most wonderful infant osteo practitioner. I think she sees kids on Mondays and it only costs around $20 a treatment. Your bub will basically de a demonstration model for the students - no kids get to work on bub, just the teacher. She is really lovely and I have had great results with both my boys. And cheaply!! Number is 9248 1111.

ohhh thanks for that much cheaper than the one I saw with DS1

[jackrose]

I am considering taking my little one to see a cranio sacral osteo this week! I can let you know how it goes, unless you get there first - then please let me know how you go!!!

I have an awesome Osteo who helped do some gentle re-alignement with me prior to giving birth (I was going for a VBAC and wanted to cover ALL bases to make sure it all worked out!) It was such fantastic treatment and I think worked really well. She specialises in babies and children and is in CBD Melbourne if you are looking for a referral.

[~*Niadalla*~]

I took DD to an osteo when she was 4 months old after a suggestion from the MCHN. DD had a pretty decent flat spot on her head and I wanted to try and avoid any serious issues if I could. Her head shape changed very quickly. She was also a spewy bub and for a few days after her osteo appt she would be relatively spew free. It didn't get rid of it completely though for her.
The osteo was lovely and had I known more when DS was little, I would have had him checked over aswell.

[allycat06]

DS was delivered with forceps so we took him to the osteo for a look over when he was around 4 weeks. It was for my own peace of mind more than anything, he was fine. We saw a paed osteo in Malvern.

[HotI]

I am considering taking my little one to see a cranio sacral osteo this week! I can let you know how it goes, unless you get there first - then please let me know how you go!!!

I have an appt booked for next tuesday. Have you been yet?

[BellyBelly]

Clare Gordon used to work in the BB Pregnancy Centre and has now opened her own practice. Malvern I think - she does cranio sacral work and babies and pregnant women really respond well to this. Saw many happy clients (and their mummies)

[jackrose]

I have an appt booked for next tuesday. Have you been yet?

Hi Kate,
I haven't been able to get an appointment yet! The days are just slipping away from me as they do with a newborn.
Let me know how things go... I'd love to hear what you think and what you see in the response from your DD. As the person tuned in to her your thoughts on how she responds will be interesting.

[HotI]

I took my 8 week old bub to the osteo today. She said her neck was fine but she had sensitive areas in her lower tummy and lower spine. The osteo did some gentle manipulation thingys and we are back home.

My little one is really unsettled this arvo and not sure if it is just cos of little sleep today or whether the osteopathy may have wiggled something and she is uncomfortable or just feels different. Are your kids unsettled immediately after a session?

thanks