Welcome to Cork Children’s Clinic

Frank Kelleher Paediatric Osteopath

Sacha Bucchieri Paediatric Osteopath

Educational Psychologist

Speech and Language Therapist

Audiologist

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WHO WE ARE

Cork Children’s Clinic was established by Frank and Rose Kelleher. Frank Kelleher is one of the best-known Paediatric Osteopaths in Ireland. Over the last 20 years, Frank and his wife Rose have helped over 18,000 families with some of the most common issues that can challenge babies and children.

We provides what every parent is looking for – information and reassurance. From digestive conditions in new-born babies to ear infections, glue ear or constipation in toddlers, we treat the most common issues affecting newborn babies and children and give parents information to help solve their little one’s distress.

Rose is our Clinic Manager. She was a General Nurse, a Midwife and a Practice Nurse and worked in the UK while Frank was doing his Osteopathy degree. Both of them have a great understanding of what parents go thru when their little one is experiencing difficulty. Their aim has always been, to give parents information and what’s going on and what they can do on a practical level to help their baby.

Working with babies and children was a very natural progression for us. We have 4 children ourselves, ranging from 29 years old down to 19 years old.

Cork Children’s Clinic clinic is designed with babies, children and their parents in mind and we have made the environment as child and parent friendly as possible. There is a lovely relaxed feeling here that has happened naturally. Our Baby Changing and Feeding Room is a little calm oasis and parents love it!

KEY SERVICES

In addition to Paediatric Osteopathy we also offer other services here at the clinic.

Michael Power

Paediatric Audiologist

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Sacha Bucchieri

Paediatric Osteopath

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Dr Clara O Byrne

Educational Psychologist

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Edel Fleming

Speech and Language Therapist

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COME AND VISIT US!

TESTIMONIALS

We are very appreciative for those who have given reviews. It makes a great job even better to hear we are helping so many mums and babies! Thank you.

ANDREA –

I cannot recommend Frank enough.  I felt he was the only support there for my baby and I. He was accurate with every diagnoses , constantly offering support and advice. I dread to think what my baby would have gone through without him. Even if your baby is well I would still recommend a session.

Rating: 4 out of 5.
ALISON –

I highly recommend Frank.He sorted my son’s persistent cough in two sessions.The clinic has an excellent child focused setup, which makes it a relaxing environment for child and parent, no stress!!Frank was calm and friendly and the lady in reception was lovely too.Would definitely go back if we have any other problems.

Rating: 5 out of 5.
AIMEE

I wish there was more then 5☆ Frank was absolutely a god sent with our premature baby with serious colic that didn’t sleep AT ALL by night is now sleeping until maybe 4 or 5 sometimes 6 now, I couldn’t recommend Frank & the lovely Rose enough they care for the baby’s just like there own.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

CLAIRE –

Cannot thank Frank enough for his help. My baby went from puking 50+ times a day to less then 10 times now. He has such a lovely manner with babies and their parents.

Rating: 5 out of 5.
VIVIENNE –

My daughter had her third and final treatment this morning and for the first time in her 3 months of life she went to bed peaceful and content. Thank you so much Frank for your help and advice and Rose for being so welcoming.

Rating: 5 out of 5.
CLAIRE –

I cannot recommend Frank enough. He took one look at my baby girl and knew she had a lactose problem. Having been let down by doctors who thought I was crazy it was of great comfort that Frank was able to help my baby girl. After only two visits she is a much happier, healthier baby. She eats better sleeps better and is much more content in herself. I will always be thankful for what he has done.

Rating: 5 out of 5.

OUR BLOG

Our Online Courses

. We want to find a solution for every baby we see at our clinic and over the years we have studied the most common conditions we see in babies in detail, looking for causes, optimum treatment options, new research, and practical solutions. We have combined all this information in these courses so that we can help as many babies (and parents!) as possible.

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Symptom Management Charts

Download a copy of our Symptom Management Charts below for Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy, Reflux and Lactose Overload.

Download a copy of our Symptom Management Chart to allow you to objectively see your baby’s progress over a full week.

Cows Milk Protein Symptom Checker
Reflux Symptom Checker
Lactose Overload Symptom Checker
Symptom Management Chart

Check out our Instagram posts!

Colicky babies, for some reason, like their tummies supported. When sitting down, place your infant along your forearm, face down, cradling the head in one hand. This tiger in the tree technique takes practice to perfect. The type of delivery you have is important in determining how populated the baby’s gut will be with good bacteria. A vaginal birth for example exposes the baby to the mother’s vaginal microflora and allows the baby’s gut to be well populated by good bacteria. A baby delivered by C-section on the other hand is delivered into a sterile environment. This can therefore affect the level of good bacteria in the gut. This small difference, resulting from different types of delivery, has been shown to have an influence on the development of a healthy immune system. ⁣Check out our posts about gut health and probiotics for more information about how to help your baby’s gut health. We are so excited to have another Paediatric Osteopath starting soon. Just 26 more days and Sacha Bucchieri will be here!! We have started taking bookings for Sacha from Monday 11th July or you can book online, see link in bio 💛💛💛 Probiotics have been shown to be beneficial for health when used in early life, by supporting immune and digestive health. While research is ongoing, we have certainly seen the benefits in babies when we have recommended probiotics. We usually recommend probiotics for babies born by caesarean section, when mum or baby has had antibiotics or occasionally if baby was premature. We are delighted to introduce you to our new Paediatric Osteopath Sacha Bucchieri. Thanks to everyone who has bought our new online course. We genuinely hope it has helped you understand why your baby is unsettled and how you can help them. We have a competition ongoing at the moment for anyone who would like to win a copy of our course for themselves and a friend. Perfect for a new mum or someone due a baby soon. #40weekspregnant #babies #babygirl #babysleepconsultant #brothers #colic #colicbaby #colickybaby #crying #cryingbaby #firsttimeparent #happybaby #hungrybaby #momblogger #momlife #motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #newbornbaby #newmama #newmom #parenting Competition Closed - Winner to be announced on Monday 20th June. We firmly believe that baby reflux is always caused by something else. And until you identify the cause and start treating it, you are only fire fighting (and often with very little success) Very close now!!!! #bignews #seebabiessooner #osteopathy #paediatricosteopathy Our new online course is now available. The Unsettled Baby looks at the most common issues we see here at our clinic in newborn babies. We talk you through identifying each condition and where to go for help for your baby. From reflux to colic, flat head and allergy, we cover most of what you might need to know. A great question! The answer is No. Some babies do not spit up but instead they swallow the regurgitated milk back down. This is called Silent Reflux and it is the lack of spitting up that makes it so difficult to diagnose. Silent reflux babies are often mis-diagnosed with colic or fussiness as a result of the absence of vomiting. The word “silent” can also be confusing. It doesn’t refer to the baby but to the fact that there’s no bringing up milk. We have been working really hard the last few months to reduce the waiting time to see Frank. And we have improved it somewhat, it's now just a two week wait. We still run a cancellation list for any urgent babies so that they can be seen much sooner. The day a baby is born is an amazing, life-changing event. For most mums and babies, birth itself will be straightforward and without any complications. While first babies can take a little longer, second and subsequent babies are generally a little faster in arriving. Mums and babies are designed for a normal delivery and in the vast majority of cases, that’s exactly what happens. We were delighted to chat to Chris Mc Fadden, The Daddy Sleep Consultant this week and talk about all things sleep. Chris is the only male sleep consultant in Ireland and the UK. The Daddy Sleep Consultant® is a family run business operating at the gentle end of the sleep training spectrum. Chris and his wife Dani founded the business because a sleep consultant literally changed their family’s life, something he talks about in the podcast. From our experience, this still applies even when your children are adults 😂😂😂 Paced feeding is a way of feeding baby where they need to work a little harder to feed and where you do not use gravity to assist baby. Lying a baby back in your arms and holding the bottle almost vertical over them allows baby to use gravity to feed and the milk can flow too fast into their mouth. As a baby must breathe and swallow at the same time, having a fast milk flow will interfere with this process and baby may gag or gulp. They also take in too much air as the feed quickly to manage the flow. This episode is about baby colic, a diagnosis that is often handed out to parents of a very distressed baby. We discuss what exactly colic is, what it’s often confused with and what you can do to help your baby. Thanks so much for all the lovely comments, likes and messages since we launched our online baby reflux course yesterday. We really do appreciate it 💕 Can’t wait to share our exciting news tomorrow evening!! Happy Easter to all our Mums, Dads, Babies and Children! We spoke recently to Dr Justin Roche and his wife Kate from The National Tongue Tie Centre about tongue tie in older babies and children. COMPETITION CLOSED. WE HAVE A WINNER!! I was buying nappies yesterday for our baby room and it reminded me of this post. If you know, you know! The biggest effect of a tongue-tie in a newborn baby is on the breastfeeding baby. To breastfeed successfully, the baby needs to latch on to both breast tissue and nipple, and the baby’s tongue needs to cover the lower gum, so the nipple is protected from damage. Babies with tongue-tie are not able to open their mouths wide enough to latch on to their mother’s breast properly. They tend to slide off the breast and grind on the nipple with their gums. This is very painful, and the mother’s nipples can become sore. Some babies feed poorly and get tired, but they soon become hungry and want to feed again. Our latest Blog post is all about Tongue Tie. Follow the link to our website in our bio to read this article. After speaking with Dr Justin Roche and his wife Kate a few weeks ago, we are so much more aware of other symptoms of tongue tie, particularly in older children. In this episode Frank talks to Dr Justin Roche and Kate Roche from the National Tongue Tie Centre in Knocklofty Co Tipperary. Justin and Kate are so passionate about providing the best possible care for the babies and children who attend their clinic. This is a fascinating insight into the importance of a holistic approach to tongue tie treatment. A must listen to episode if your baby has had a tongue tie done, you suspect your baby may have a tongue tie or you work with babies who have digestive issues. Frank’s Tip of the Week👶 Happy International Women's Day to all the amazing Mums who are doing an incredible job every single day. Over the years we have noticed that when a baby presents with colic-type symptoms, and we have ruled out other digestive issues, the most likely cause is a gut immaturity or imbalance. What would you like us to talk about? Anything you’d like some more information on? Let us know in the comments below.