2 Reasons To Take Your Infant To A Chiropractor

Having a newborn baby is magical. Many people experience so much joy in those first couple weeks of having a baby in their home, while others find it stressful and tiresome. Many times the difference relies on how well the baby is. If the child is fussy, doesn't sleep or eat well, it can be stressful for the parents. Luckily, there is help. A chiropractor can help a newborn baby in so many different ways. Here are some things that a chiropractor can help with.

1. Acid Reflux

Many babies suffer from acid reflux. This means that every time they eat the acid from the milk will splash back up into the esophagus causing the child to experience pain or spit up. The spit up can become so severe that the parent actually worries that the child isn't getting enough to eat because they are spitting up so much of their meal. In addition, it can be worrisome at night because the child may spit up and suffocate. The child can also experience a good deal of pain associated with the acid reflux, which can make them very fussy and unhappy.

A chiropractor can help to adjust the spine so that there is room for the child to properly digest their food. If there is any kind of disturbance or imbalance in the spine it can affect the esophagus and cause the acid reflux.

2. Post Birth Trauma

After delivery your infant might be experiencing some discomfort. This is especially the case if you had a long vaginal delivery. Going through the birth canal can be painful for the baby and they can even experience broken or strained bones. Even if it appears that your child didn't have any birth trauma, you should still take the infant into the chiropractor within a couple days of life to help them adjust and fix the spine from any trauma they experienced.

In addition, while at the chiropractor the mother can get adjusted as well. Birthing a baby can cause ribs to pop out of place, the hips and pelvis to be stressed and so much more. Getting an adjustment right after delivery can encourage properly healing for the mother and the baby alike, which is why so many women choose to see a chiropractor right after the baby is born.

Taking your infant to a chiropractor, like Hidden Valley Chiropractic, is a great way to give them the best start to life. The adjustment is safe and gentle so that the baby experiences no pain. 

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