CST For Babies & Children

Even the most natural of births can place tension on a new-born babies’ nervous system. During labour a new-born leaves their warm, secure environment in utero and enters the bright, noisy, unfamiliar world. This experience may leave the baby in a “fight or flight” state which is part of our survival mechanism and can lead to many symptoms like fussiness, restlessness, inconsolable crying or digestive issues.

Sometimes it is necessary for interventions like forceps, ventose or caesarean births to help birth baby and this can contribute to muscular tension within the new-born.

Whatever the birth process, CST is a gentle, safe way to support baby in releasing the impact of this journey.

Some of the conditions in babies that have been helped with CranioSacral Therapy are:

• Colic
• Digestive issues-wind- constipation- reflux
• Feeding issues- tongue tie- poor latch
• Sleep problems
• Fussiness / irritability
• Irregular head shape, flat spots- Plagiocephaly, moulding
• Torticollis - neck and shoulder muscular tension due to head being pulled to one side

CST can be useful for children of all ages who tend to respond quite quickly and can be useful with:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Behavioural problems
• Emotional problems E.g. depression, anxiety, trauma
• Sleep issues
• Headaches
• Digestive problems
• Ear problems
• Jaw issues
• Any stress left over from their birth experience
• Support during a difficult phase E.g. birth of a sibling, starting school, family bereavement
• SPD

( For more info. check out my Blog pages where I have written in more detail about treating Babies and Children)

Treatments are always carried out with a parent present, often joining in to create a safe environment for the baby or child.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for a free, no obligation phone consultation where I can address any specific questions/concerns.

I also offer an intensive course for children, my Calmer Kids Signature Programme, click here for further details.