Barbara has worked with babies and children for over 20 years.  Having qualified as a midwife Barbara worked in Neonatal Intensive care for 15 years, so understands that some babies go through a difficult time and need support after discharge.  Barbara has been a breastfeeding supporter with the Breastfeeding Network for the past 12 years and has supported many mothers with feeding their babies. Barbara has undergone training in sleep for babies and children with Millpond and along with craniosacral therapy can help with supporting parents to help their babies and children to sleep.  As a community staff nurse within health visiting Barbara understands the developmental milestones babies and children go through and how sometimes little challenges in life need supporting with Craniosacral Therapy.  

Babies 

Babies benefit a great deal from Craniosacral therapy. Sometimes there may be restrictions within the body from the position the baby was in utero and during labour. Trauma from delivery especially babies born by forceps,  ventouse or caesarian can have an impact on the baby's skull bones.   These restrictions can cause babies to have gastrointestinal problems such as colic constipation or reflux. Some babies may be irritable and not like being put down or put into the car seat.  A simple treatment can release these restrictions and help the baby to feed better, sleep better,  be calmer and more relaxed. During a session Barbara is able to assess for tongue tie and support with feeding

Infants and Toddlers

Life often present little challenges for growing toddlers, who are acquiring new skills all the time.  Craniosacral therapy can help toddlers who may be suffering from repeated ear infections or who are having difficulty self regulating and sleeping. It is beneficial for toddlers to receive treatment to help them integrate the new infant reflexes and reach each milestone.

​Young Children

Some children find it difficult to regulate their emotions and this can lead to struggles at school with things like sitting still and concentrating . Much research has been carried out about the effects of Craniosaral therapy and  children with dyslexia, ADHD and autism. 
​https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/craniosacral-therapy-for-asd/
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