The following are suggestions for the parent(s) to use at home to support their colicky or pre-colicky infant: Using a comfort hold that provides pressure against the infant’s abdomen – lying on his/her abdomen across your lap or on a hot water battle wrapped in an insulating towel, sitting on...
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Category Archives: Chiropractic Articles
Newborn Care for Parents
Diapering For spinal support, lift under the sacrum (buttocks) to place the diaper into position. Never use his legs to lift your infant. Older infants and toddlers can be gently rolled onto their sides. Cloth diapers should be used as frequently as possible. They prevent rashes that can be caused...
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An Alternative Approach for Breech Babies
4% of pregnancies are breech by week 36. A breech presentation is when the baby is positioned with the buttocks down, the opposite position that t he baby should be in. The proper position of the baby in the uterus should be head down with its body slightly curled in...
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