No journey in life can be as challenging as the one that brought us into it.Most births happily have no complications, however in some cases problems can occur and babies have to be helped into the world quickly, by forceps delivery, ventouse extraction or caesarean section, necessary procedures to save their lives.

But as even a natural birth can be traumatic for a baby this can be very stressful for them. Approximately 95% of all newborn babies retain some birth stress.

As the baby travels down the birth canal, the bones of the head overlap to allow room for their passage through. Their head is effectively used as a battering ram to force its way out or used as a lever to be pulled out. So it is not surprising problems can occur.

• UCST IS NOT head massage
• It directly releases the effects of the birth process.
• The treatment is very safe and gentle so your baby will not be harmed.
• Sometimes during a treatment babies may cry while tensions are released and I realise this can be distressing to parents and give reassurance that their baby is alright.Once the tensions are released their baby then usually relaxes deeply and falls peacefully asleep..

The retained effects of pregnancy/labour and delivery directly cause most problems suffered by babies such as:

• Excessive crying
• Constant screaming
• Poor sleep
• Difficult feeding
• Constant suckling
• Unsettled
• Colic
• Trapped wind
• Acid reflux
• Asthma/Breathing problems
• Crying when laid on their back
• Floppy/rigid baby
• Unresponsive baby 

In an ideal world I would recommend that every baby should have a craniosacral treatment within days of birth, this would help prevent many symptoms developing during babyhood,childhood and later as an adult, such as ear problems, developmental problems,headaches, neck pain and spinal disorders.Thereby preventing a lifetime of adapting to birth.

• I recommend bringing your baby back at regular intervals of 2-3 months for check ups during the first couple of years as they grow.
  
  
• After giving birth and coping with a new baby I recommend Mums to have a treatment themselves. This can help your body release stress from adaptations to pregnancy and giving birth. It helps to realign the pelvis and low back, preventing back problems common after birth, this has also been proven to help prevent post natal depression.