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Rachel Livingston - Registered osteopath based in Newry
Providing effective treatment and management for a wide range of musculoskeletal complaints.

24/02/2026

After we start making changes to feeding, one of the next questions I often get is:

👉 does the dummy matter too?

And the short answer is… it can.

For babies who are already unsettled, refluxy or gulping air, what they suck on throughout the day can either support the changes we’re making — or keep reinforcing the same issues.

This isn’t about taking the dummy away (and yes… sorry 🙈 sometimes that does mean going against the beloved MAM).

It’s just about choosing one that encourages proper sucking, rather than letting baby passively hold it.

Small tweaks like this won’t solve everything on their own — but they can really help alongside the bigger work we’re doing 🤍

13/02/2026

If lying your baby down feels like setting off a tiny alarm system 😅 — this is so common.

Yes, reflux can contribute.

But I also look at neck tension, diaphragm restriction, birth strain and digestive pressure patterns.

Flat changes how pressure moves through the body.

For some babies, especially those who’ve had a tougher arrival, that shift just doesn’t feel good.
And of course babies love being on mummy and daddy — that’s completely normal 🤍

But if your baby genuinely never settles flat, arches every time, or can only sleep upright… I’d be thinking there’s more going on than “they just like cuddles”.

If this sounds like your little one and evenings or sleep feel hard, you don’t have to just wait it out. It’s something I look at every week in clinic — and often it’s simpler than parents expect.

You can message me anytime or book through the link in my bio 🤍

02/02/2026

One of the questions I almost always ask parents is:
“Do they take a dummy?” 👶🏼

Not because I think every baby should use one — but because the answer tells me a lot.

If a baby won’t take a dummy, it often gives me clues about what’s going on in their body: how comfortable their palate is, how well their tongue can lift and cup, how their jaw and neck are moving, and how hard their nervous system is working to feed and settle.

Very often, these babies are also feeding frequently, struggling to settle between feeds, dealing with reflux or wind, or finding feeding more tiring than it should be.

So when a baby doesn’t take a dummy, I don’t see it as fussiness — I see it as information. It helps guide me on where to look for physical strain and what might need support 🧠✨

If this sounds like your baby, you don’t have to just wait and hope things improve. Gentle support can often make feeding and settling feel much easier — for both of you 🤍

05/01/2026

So many of you said frequent waking is the hardest part right now — especially with babies under 6 months 🤍

From an osteopathic perspective, frequent waking is often less about routines or habits, and more about how comfortable and regulated a baby’s body and nervous system feel.

Young babies don’t yet have the ability to self-regulate between sleep cycles — they rely on a parent to help them settle again.

This is why cry-it-out isn’t appropriate for babies under 6 months.
Responding to your baby isn’t creating a problem — it’s supporting their nervous system while it’s still developing.

In clinic, I’m looking beyond sleep itself and asking:
how comfortable does this baby feel in their body?
is there tension from birth or growth?
could digestion, reflux, or nervous system overload be playing a role?

When those things are supported, babies often find it easier to move between sleep cycles and resettle — not because they’ve been trained, but because they’re more comfortable and regulated.

If you’re in the thick of this, I see you. I’ve been there — and with the right support, it really does get easier 🥰

26/11/2025

Why osteopathy works so well for babies 👶

Your baby’s body remembers birth.
Sometimes small areas of tension can affect how they feed, digest or settle — and it shows up as reflux, wind, poor sleep or fussiness.

Osteopathy helps release that tension gently, so their body and nervous system can relax and function properly again.

That’s why so many parents notice such a difference after treatment —
it’s calm, it’s gentle, and it works with your baby’s body, not against it. 💕

If you’ve been wondering whether osteopathy could help your baby, send me a message — I’m always happy to chat☺️

01/09/2025

✨ In the middle of the daily witching hours? ✨

That time of evening when nothing seems to work…
😫 Baby crying
🤱 Feeding on and off
😵 Refusing to settle

Most mums are told “it’s just the witching hours, totally normal.”
But here’s the truth 👉 common doesn’t mean normal.

As a paediatric osteopath (and a mum who remembers those evenings well), I see babies all the time who struggle in the evenings because of:
✨ Tension in their body from birth
✨ Digestive discomfort like wind, colic or reflux
✨ A nervous system that’s stuck in “fright or flight” mode

With gentle hands-on treatment, osteopathy helps release those strains, support digestion, and calm their little nervous system 💛

That often means calmer evenings for your baby… and a chance for you to finally breathe.

🌙 So if you’re reading this right now with a restless baby in your arms — know you don’t just have to wait it out. Peaceful evenings are possible.

💌 Send me a message if this sounds familiar — I’d love to help 😊

31/07/2025

Your 4th trimester isn’t what you imagined.

You thought it would be cuddles, naps, and finding your rhythm.
Instead, it’s reflux, colic, CMPA, tongue tie, laryngomalacia...
A baby who never settles. A body that’s exhausted.

You’ve been told “it’s just colic”
Or “they’ll grow out of it.”
But the truth is — your instincts are right.
Something doesn’t feel okay.

And I want you to know… you’re not crazy. You’re not failing.
You’re just missing the right kind of support.

👋🏼 I’m a paediatric osteopath and I’ve spent years helping mums just like you understand what’s really going on.
I look at your baby as a whole — birth history, feeding, digestion, oral function, tensions, and more.

We work together to find the root cause — and finally start helping your baby feel more settled (and you too).

💛 If you’re lost, overwhelmed, and not sure who to turn to next — I’m here.
📅 You can book your appointment through the link in bio.

✨ You don’t have to figure this out alone.

21/07/2025

Does your baby scream the second they’re in the car seat…
or flip out the minute the car stops? 😩🚗

You’re definitely not alone — I hear this from parents all the time.

Often there’s tension in their little body that makes that curled-up seat feel really uncomfortable. The good news? Osteopathy can help ✨

And what I love most is when parents suddenly realise…
"Oh! They didn’t cry in the car this week!" 💛

📩 DM me if you're ready to make car journeys a little more peaceful.

14/07/2025

Just a few of the questions I get asked all the time — and maybe some you’ve been wondering too 💭💛

Whether you're dealing with reflux, fussiness, or just trying to figure out what osteopathy actually is and how it might help your little one, I hope this gives you a clearer picture 💫

Got something I didn’t cover? Pop it in the comments or send me a message — I’m always happy to chat ☺️

30/06/2025

You’ve done the bodywork 🙌
You’ve released the tongue-tie 👅✂️
Now it’s time to build on that progress — and bottles can be a useful tool 🍼✨

Swallowing air during feeds (aerophagia) is one of the most common causes of reflux, colic, and general feeding discomfort 💨

The shape of the bottle teat has a big impact on how your baby latches, uses their tongue, and how much air they take in.

Yes, they may have liked a different bottle before — but that was before all the work we’ve done. Now their body can and should figure out this new, better option 💪

The right bottle can:
✅ Support tongue function
✅ Encourage a deeper, more effective latch
✅ Reduce reflux, wind & colic
✅ Make feeds calmer and more comfortable

Swipe through ➡️ to see which bottles pass the triangle test 🔺 (and which ones don’t) — so you can make an informed choice that supports everything we’ve already worked on 👶💛

26/06/2025

What I Treat as a Paediatric Osteopath 👶🧒
I support babies, toddlers & older children with a wide range of physical, emotional, and developmental concerns.

Here are just some of the common issues I see in clinic:

👶 Babies
• Colic & reflux
• Flat head (plagio/brachycephaly)
• Feeding or latching issues
• Tummy discomfort or wind
• Unsettled behaviour or excessive crying

🚼 Toddlers
• Sleep difficulties
• Recurring ear infections (Glue ear)
• Constipation
• Delayed milestones

🧒 Older Children
• Growing pains
• Headaches or postural tension
• Sports injuries
• Ongoing health issues (e.g. asthma, digestive issues)
• Scoliosis

So often parents are told:
❌ “They’ll grow out of it.”
❌ “That’s just normal.”
❌ “There’s nothing more to do.”

But that’s not the full story.
✨ There is more we can do.

With a holistic, hands-on approach, I help uncover the root of the issue and support your child’s health and wellbeing in a gentle, effective way.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or brushed off — know that answers are possible, and real change is within reach.
You don’t have to settle 💛

23/06/2025

Not sure if it’s reflux? Colic? Or something else?
Honestly… the label isn't what matters.

Those labels don’t give us answers.
They just describe what you’re seeing —
the crying, the discomfort, the unsettled feeding,
the bringing up milk. They don’t tell us why it’s
happening.

When you bring your baby to me, I’m not focused on the name someone’s given the symptoms —
I’m focused on your baby. 💛

I take in the whole picture:
🤰 Pregnancy
👶 Birth (vaginal, C-section, assisted?)
🍼 Feeding (breast/bottle, latch, wind?)
😴 Sleep
🧠 Physical tension or restriction
🥛 Allergies or intolerances

Every baby is different.
I assess them gently and holistically, to find the root cause of what’s going on.

Then we make a plan — which always includes osteopathic treatment tailored to your baby’s unique needs. 👣

And the best part?
This approach is so effective.
It’s very rare that babies need further intervention or medication once we start working together.
Their little bodies often just need the right support — and when they get it, they settle beautifully. ✨

If something doesn’t feel right, trust your instincts.
You don’t need a diagnosis to get help.
We’ll figure it out together. 💕

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