Paediatric osteopathy
Care for babies and children, with gentle techniques and no forcing.
An osteopathic consultation for a newborn aims to restore balance and release the tensions that appeared during pregnancy and birth.
During labour, during delivery, with the use of forceps or a ventouse, or even during a caesarean, a baby's body is put under strain. The skull in particular. These strains are often small, but they are worth checking.
When to consult
- Induced delivery, or delivery under epidural
- A birth that was too long, over twelve hours, or too fast, under three hours
- Breech, brow or face presentation
- Cord around the neck
- Prematurity
- Fundal pressure applied to help delivery
- Use of forceps, ventouse or spatulas
- Caesarean section
- Foetal distress or resuscitation of the baby
- Twin birth
How a session works
The techniques used with infants are very gentle. There is no firm manipulation. A parent stays present throughout the consultation.
Osteopathy does not take the place of paediatric follow-up. Any unusual symptom in an infant should be seen by a doctor first.
The initial assessment helps determine whether this treatment is suitable for you. The treatment is carried out on your doctor's prescription.