Cranial Osteopathy for babies

[Jackie994]

Has anyone any experience with the above?
did it help? Did it not?
Baby has become really unsettled, presumed reflux but doctors aren’t the most supportive

I did it with my first who had silent reflux and it did seem to help. I didn't quite believe in it myself as I didn't see how it could possibly work, but definitely saw a benefit very quickly. I think we only needed a few sessions. Baby was very high needs (has since been diagnosed with ASD and many sensory issues) and barely ever slept so I was willing to try literally anything. If you can afford it, it's worth a try.

We tried it with DS who was a very colicky, high needs baby who never slept. It did absolutely nothing, despite us persisting for the full block of 8 sessions. The practitioner we used was highly recommended and had great reviews, but to this day I still feel it was a massive con personally.

It definitely helped my son. He was a tight little ball of rage and unwound in front of my face.

We did and yes it worked. The lady we used was a lecturer in the techniques and didn't charge the earth

I did reception for a cranial osteopath who was so good the district nurses (Ireland) used to send “problem” babies to her. Usually 3-4 sessions and it was a different baby - and Mum!

I am at a complete loss of what to do, baby is so unsettled
willing to try anything at this point

We used one with first DS, I had a forceps delivery and felt he was unsettled from it as well as having silent reflux. I'm really on the fence about whether it worked or not but was desperate. I would say it wouldn't make things any worse so if you have the money it's worth a try. My DS did settle dramatically once we tried omeprazole, he is 4 now and he is the sweetest and easiest child, good luck

Yep, was amazing for DD. Only took a couple of sessions for her to be a different baby.

Absolutely no harm in getting your newborn child’s bones manipulated by a completely unregulated professional. What a good idea…..

I took DC2 when he stopped pooing daily at ~4 weeks. I’ve was pretty confident he was getting enough milk but he just couldn’t get it out and was very uncomfortable and would do a massive poo every 2 ish days (when he was meant to be doing 2x per day)
I was VERY sceptical but got convinced by someone I trusted to try it
It was so gentle, looked like the guy basically did nothing BUT that day DC did 3 poos and from that day onwards was able to poo daily / normally.
We also had an improvement in his latch on one side that had been uncomfortable before (although that was more gradual over a week or so, not immediate)
It’s possible that it was a coincidence I suppose but I think it’s more likely that one of the gentle stretches helped DC to be more comfortable / coordinate himself better
The worst case scenario is that it doesn’t help and you’ve wasted the money but I was prepared to risk that to have a less screamy baby as it was affordable for us

I assume you've never been to one as your description is so inaccurate.
Babies sleep through it - it's that gentle.

How old is baby?

What kind of crying and when? Have you looked up the Dunstan baby language?

Are you bf or FF? Do you burp baby often? Have you done the farting massage?

Do you do contact naps in the day?

I did, but only one session, and was dubious about it. We realised she possibly had a dairy allergy and silent reflux, once we started on gaviscon and I cut out dairy and soya, she was a different baby, so I didn't bother going back

Made a remarkable difference for us baby was around 8 weeks- unsettled uncomfortable baby instantly relaxed and has stayed relaxed (now 7 months)

Yep, no one had ever suffered a massive stroke from Chiropractic manipulation and died… oh yeah … they have. They believe in subluxations (just look at the foundations, it based on the craziest shit you’ll ever read). You’ll be giving your kids rescue remedy soon to cure their anxiety.

You clearly have no idea about baby cranial osteopathy. Clearly have never observed it. Both my Dc had it. In Europe it's routine for forceps babies.

Osteopathy is not chiropractics. My very level-headed GP recommended baby cranial osteopathy as something that genuinely helps some babies.

so you would let someone without any recognised qualifications manipulate your baby’s head bones (despite them being very movable at this age due to you know… getting through birth canal)?

@iminvestednow the osteopaths that do it have generally got degrees, years of practice and several specialised courses & qualifications on top. I know highly trained osteopaths with 25+ years experience who don't do it but will recommend those with right qualifications.
No idea why you are kicking off about something you have clearly never researched it done.

OP cranial is common for babies with any birth trauma in some countries.
My DC had an awful forceps delivery which left marks down her face for days. DC2 was very fast and baby had v big head. Both had colic & bad sleep. It really made a difference

My baby had it and it was helpful. I am having some now and also finding it helpful.

i guess my point is do they have ‘qualifications’. I could do 19 years of training and call myself a nutritionist or 5 mins and still be able to call myself the same. Is there regulation? I couldn’t call myself a dietician without regulation.

Absolutely fine with people (over the age of 18) using unscientific methods. Whatever works! A placebo is still good!

Yes, no Osteo would do it without

He is 5 months old. It’s a lot of whinging in the day when put down and pure screaming when put down to sleep if not held (this is for naps and bedtime) has taken me and DH up to 2 hours to get him to sleep as of late. A couple of weeks ago he was going down within 15 minutes.

He is combi fed. Have tried paced feedings, burping and holding him up for various periods after feeding. Will still always through up.

trying to stop contact naps in the day apart from the last one