You wouldn’t expect a newborn baby to have muscular tension, would you?
But newborn babies can experience tension too and very often this can be because of labour or delivery.
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How important is a Postnatal Care Plan?
As a new mum you have responsibility for the welfare of your new baby but who looks after you? You have made plans and talked about your pregnancy and the birth, but what about when you get home with baby?
The Premature Baby
Having a baby a little earlier than expected can be stressful, particularly if they need a care in an Neonatal Unit.
Baby Colic
Colic is often diagnosed when a baby is unsettled. But understanding what colic is and how you can help your baby is important.
Tongue Tie in Babies – What you need to know.
What is tongue tie and how to know if your baby has one.
Glue Ear and why Hearing Tests are so important.
In this article we look at Glue Ear and the treatment options available. We also discuss the consequences of glue ear in a child.
Frank Kelleher Cranial Osteopath.
Frank Kelleher is a Paediatric Osteopath who has specialised in treating digestive and respiratory conditions in babies and children for the last 16 years. Soon after he graduated as an Osteopath in 1997 he realised that he wanted to work with babies and children. He has done over 400 hours post graduate training andContinueContinue reading “Frank Kelleher Cranial Osteopath.”
Sleep, or rather lack of it!
To most new parents sleep is priceless! And to be fair, it is expected that sleep will not be something you will be getting too much of for the next little while. However when baby becomes a toddler and the months drag on with no end in sight, it is normal for parents to lookContinueContinue reading “Sleep, or rather lack of it!”
Lactose Overload
What is Lactose? Lactose is the sugar found in milk and milk products. Human breast milk contains around 7% lactose and formula contains a similar amount. Lactose is broken down in the stomach by the enzyme Lactase into Glucose and Galactose, which can then be absorbed into the bloodstream and used by the body. WhatContinueContinue reading “Lactose Overload”
Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy
Cow’s milk protein allergy (CMPA) is the most common food allergy in infants and children, affecting around 2-7% in the UK. In CMPA the allergy is to one of the proteins found in cow’s milk. CMPA usually develops early in life, after the baby’s first tastes of cow’s milk, either as formula milk or usedContinueContinue reading “Cow’s Milk Protein Allergy”