Cranial Ostepathy
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Topic: Cranial Ostepathy
Posted By: MummyFreckle
Subject: Cranial Ostepathy
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 10:14am
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My midwife has suggested taking Oliver to a Cranial Osteopath to see if that will help with his constipation and his unsettle-ness. Has anyone else done this - specifically on such a little baby? Would love to hear thoughts / opinions or any recomendations for Auckland Osteo's. Thanks ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 10:18am
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We didn't see a cranial osteopath but we did take Spencer to a chiropractor from 2 weeks of age. Ask your midwife if their is one she would recommend. I don't know about osteopaths but I know that not all chiropractors treat children so is best to find a good one that does.
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Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 10:20am
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My m/w hasnt been able to suggest anyone....(bit useless really!!)! I went to a good one in Kingsland but not sure if they do babies, so am trying to get in touch with them! ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 10:25am
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If you can't find an osteopath then try a chiropractor instead, they can also help with constipation and being unsettled. Spencer nearly always had a nice big sleep after going and a friend at our ante natal coffee groups absolutely swears by her chiropractor for fixing wind problems. -------------
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Posted By: Sarah Beth
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 10:27am
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We took Jack to one and it made such a difference to him after just 1 session. They are on the North Shore, but happy to give you details if youw ant ------------- "> 
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Posted By: Red
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 10:50am
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I know a good Osteo out West where my own clinic is based, Waitakere Osteopathic Centre, Lincoln Road. Don't really like chiros personally and they don't usually do cranial work.
There is also a really awesome one in Westmere, Matthew Barrett he is based on Garnet Road, my cousins thinks he is wonderful. |
Posted By: Bel
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 11:09am
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My midwife recommended this too - let us know how it goes simsam ------------- Mum to two beautiful kids 
Luke (09.11.2007) Amy (01.04.2009) |
Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 11:29am
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I'm thinking of this also as Tom seems to prefer turning his head to one side and this makes feeding on one side difficult and I wonder if thats why I have one nipple that is constantly sore. He also is getting a flat head and movingg him around the bed makes no difference as he just turns back later. He hated a wedge and it looked bloody uncomfy.
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Posted By: cuppatea
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 11:33am
Yes that is exactly why we took Spencer, he would slump to the right and always have his head turned that way. Was probably to do with him being breech and very squished as my waters broke 3 weeks before he was born. I also had trouble feeding him on the righthand side but overcome that by using rugby hold. We took him to Happy Spine which is by Westfields. -------------
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nzpiper wrote:Posted By: MummyFreckle
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 11:35am
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have made an appointment for Thursday, so will let you know how we get on!
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Posted By: peanut butter
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 11:38am
Cool we might try that. When I feed on the left he wants to lie on his back and turn his head rather than have his tummy to mine. It is bloody annoying and like I said that nipple always hurts. He's a bit too big and wriggly now for the rugby hold and I am too lazy to use pillows etc now. 
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Posted By: kebakat
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 1:19pm
| We went to an osteopath when Daniel was about 2 months old. I'm probably one of the only people to say this but it was a waste of time and money! Didn't do a thing. So Daniel probably didn't need it even though everyone around me (including plunket and MW) said he would benefit. |
Posted By: Bubbaloo
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 1:48pm
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Sorry haven't read everyones post we took James when he was four weeks old and it was fantastic for a week he was only sleeping for an hour day and at night he might of stretched it out for 2
We had to go 3 times each time he improved the first time he started sleeping for 4 hours again during the day and about 5 at night at he was a lot more settled the second time he was even more settled and started sleeping about 7 hours and the last visit he was back to how he was and started to sleep though the night. I highly recommend them and it was well worth the money for us sorry can't recommend anyone in Auckland though. ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  Was danni-chick Mum to James My Angel 28/07/08 |
Posted By: sparkle
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 2:22pm
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We too went. We took Cooper when he was 6 days old! Then every 2 weeks for 4 sessions.
He LOVED it!! He would be so relaxed during and after it. I intially went for the stress and trauma from birth. And also after his 6 week jabs. We went to the one on Buscomb Ave Henderson, she specializes in babies. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: ellabellame
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 4:56pm
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i can't rave enough about cranial osteopaths, they helped mikey so much. if i have another baby i would definitely take them even if there was nothing obviously wrong. apparently they can help for a whole range of things like colic, not settling, reflux etc.
let us know how it goes, hope it helps! ------------- |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 5:10pm
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We took Elle when she was very young...can't remember when as she was always an unsettled baby. The first time I didn't notice any change but we went back a few months later and there was a dramatic change. Up until 7mths old or so she had her fists clenched, tilted her head to the side and was miserable. After a few consults she stopped clenching her fists, her head tilt came right and she was happier. It wasn't a cure-all by any means but it definately did help.
Some babies are definately transformed by it. It is a very gentle treatment so I wouldn't hesitate..go for it I say! ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |
Posted By: FionaS
Date Posted: 19 November 2007 at 5:13pm
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We took Elle when she was very young...can't remember when as she was always an unsettled baby. The first time I didn't notice any change but we went back a few months later and there was a dramatic change. Up until 7mths old or so she had her fists clenched, tilted her head to the side and was miserable. After a few consults she stopped clenching her fists, her head tilt came right and she was happier. It wasn't a cure-all by any means but it definately did help.
Some babies are definately transformed by it. It is a very gentle treatment so I wouldn't hesitate..go for it I say! ------------- Mummy to Gabrielle and Ashley |