Osteopathy for Babies
Osteopaths treat babies that are irritable or uncomfortable. During birth enormous pressures are put on a baby’s body which may give rise to difficulties with neck movement, problems with normal baby functions like feeding, burping and settling. By identifying tensions and strains in a baby's body the baby osteopath can gently apply specific, soft touch techniques to release them.
Osteopathy for Pregnancy and Post-partum
The body is amazing at adapting to demands placed upon it during pregnancy and birth. However, these changes may give rise to pain in areas such as the back, groin, shoulders neck and possibly headaches. Osteopaths identify and treat the areas of dysfunction to help support the mother in her pregnancy and to help her to be comfortable and relaxed as she cares for her baby once it is born. Osteopaths are able offer postural advice relating to breastfeeding, baby positioning and wearing, and post-partum postural support and strengthening.
Home Visits
Felice is very conscious that giving birth can be very exhausting, after all she has had 3 babies herself! Which is why she will happily come to your home or your birthing centre to treat both the mum and baby. She frequently visits the Warkworth Birthing Centre amongst others and frequently coordinates with midwives to try and give you the most comfortable and magical birth experience possible.