The doctors and lactation specialists found the problem- A tongue-tie. You've paid for the laser therapy, but baby is still uncomfortable, pulling off the breast, and you are still having pain. What do you do next?
Having your baby's tongue-tie released is only the first step. Recovery can be incredibly stressful when they are still fussy. Have you had body work done on baby to release the muscle tension? Most moms don't know this, but a baby's first physical trauma is birth. Things like quick birth, getting "stuck"in the birth canal, and delivery via C-section can all contribute to increased tension in baby's body. This can lead to gassiness, shallow latch, torticollis and pain with nursing.
When tongue-ties are released, the body tension can still continue. Jaw motion is limited, baby can't extend the head and neck, and continued symptoms occur. At Shaker Women's Wellness, we treat your baby's tight muscles using very light and slow muscle release that helps baby relax and move their bodies in the optimal position for nursing. We treat your baby's tight muscles and help their bodies heal so nursing finally feels natural and pain-free.
If baby is still not nursing well, Call us at 216-220-8769 for an evaluation. We can help you and baby enjoy nursing and your bonding experience again.
Angela Sedgwick, DC
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