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

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. 💕

16/06/2025

White tongue in babies — it’s not always thrush. 👶👅

Many parents are prescribed medication for what looks like oral thrush…
But what if that white tongue is actually a sign of oral dysfunction?

👅 A healthy tongue should rest gently against the palate, both at rest and during feeding. This:
✔ Supports nasal breathing and palate formation
✔ Promotes safe, effective swallowing
✔ Creates a strong seal for milk transfer
✔ Prevents excess air intake (reducing reflux, gas & colic)

When the tongue can’t reach the palate — due to tension, reduced tone, or restricted mobility — that connection breaks down.
The tongue sits low, milk residue builds up… and it starts to look like thrush.

💡 And importantly — no amount of anti-fungal medication will fix it, because the root cause isn’t fungal. It’s functional.

🙋‍♀️ As a paediatric osteopath, I assess your baby’s oral function — including tongue movement, palate shape, and how tension in the neck, jaw, or diaphragm may be interfering with feeding and breathing.

Gentle osteopathic treatment can help:
✅ Improve tongue posture & mobility
✅ Enhance latch and milk transfer
✅ Reduce reflux, wind, and fussiness
✅ Make feeds more comfortable for both of you

If you’ve tried medication and nothing has improved, there might be more to the story.

📩 You don’t have to keep guessing — let’s figure it out together. Get in touch for a gentle, hands-on assessment.

09/06/2025

🌿 Mums — It's Your Turn Now 🌿

You poured your heart into caring for your little one, but now it's time to focus on YOU 🤱🏼. As an osteopath, I've heard it all:

💬“My back is aching from all the feeding and lifting.”
💬 “My shoulders are tense, and I’ve got a constant crick in my neck.”
💬 “I still don’t feel quite right in my body since giving birth.”

You don't have to just cope; I can help! 🌈Osteopathy can help ease:

✅ Lower back pain
✅ Neck and shoulder tension
✅ Wrist or elbow discomfort
✅ Pelvic pain or pressure
✅ General tightness and fatigue

You've given so much to your baby; now let me support YOU. 🌟 Based in Newry, I'm here to help you feel strong, comfortable, and confident in your body again.

📲 Message me to book or ask questions. You deserve this time for yourself 💛

31/05/2025

Are We Overmedicating Our Babies? Here’s What Every New Mum Should Know 🍼✨

I see this in clinic every day, and honestly—it worries me. 😟

More and more babies are being prescribed medications like Gaviscon, omeprazole, and laxatives within their first few months of life. But have we stopped to ask:

❓Is this really necessary?
❓Are we addressing the real cause?

Here’s a pattern I see too often:

A baby starts with reflux, so they get Gaviscon to soothe it.
Gaviscon often causes constipation, so a laxative is given.
This leads to switching formula, then the reflux worsens, and before you know it, acid blockers like omeprazole are introduced—
all before baby is even a few months old. 😔

This cycle of medications rarely solves the problem—it often makes things worse.

The truth is, many of these symptoms aren’t signs of illness— they’re normal parts of your baby’s early development.

Their tiny digestive systems are still maturing,
their nervous systems are settling,
and their bodies just need support—not medication to suppress symptoms. 🌱💛

That’s where gentle osteopathy can help.

Using hands-on techniques, osteopathy can:
🤲 Relieve tension
🤲 Improve digestion
🤲 Reduce reflux
🤲 Calm colic

Naturally supporting your baby’s health and wellbeing, without the risks and side effects of long-term medication. ✨

Of course, sometimes medication is necessary.
But the rate of babies being put on meds is rising—and often before other options are explored. 📈

Ask yourself:

➡️ Would you rather try a natural, gentle approach that supports your baby’s body?
➡️ Or jump straight to medications that may only mask symptoms and cause more problems?

Choosing osteopathy first could save you and your baby months of stress, worry, and unnecessary medication. 💆‍♀️💕

Mums, trust your instincts, there are kinder, more effective options out there. You just might not hear about them at your GP appointment. 💬❤️

You’re doing an amazing job—support your baby’s health with the care they truly need. 🌟

01/02/2025

👶 Reflux medications 🧐

Now this post isn't to make you panic, but to tell you there's another option... I'm here to say medication should be a last resort rather than the first go-to.

After learning these facts it's not shocking to find out that these commonly prescribed medications are not actually safe for children under 1, never mind under 1 month 🙈 so why do GPs still prescribe them? (That's a rant for another day)

There are many causes of reflux and too much stomach acid is rarely it. During an osteopathic consultation we look at all aspects of your baby's health and try to find the true cause of reflux, in hope of avoiding any medication.

Send me a message if you're interested in treating the route cause of your baby's reflux and not merely masking the symptoms.

03/01/2025

Heard this before ?

Don't settle for it ... Trust your intuition as a mother!
Listen to your gut, do some researching and you'll find the answers! There's always something to be done and osteopathy is such a great tool to help with a lot of newborn worries.

DM to chat and see how I can help! And if I can't, I'll point you in the right direction ♥️

28/12/2024

Thought it was about time I properly introduced myself...

Hi I'm Rachel 👋

I'm a mommy to these 3 precious kids 💙💙🩷

I've been an osteopath since 2018 and just recently became a fertility homeopath

We live on a farm in Northern Ireland 🐮 - I plan on getting some goats, horses and alpacas to go with the cows (my husband and father-in-law don't know this plan yet🤣)

I love being outdoors, animals and travelling.

My days are spent a bit like this photo ... Kids on me or very very close by 🙄 and a homeopathic book not too far away either 😅

Thanks again for all the follows 🥰 and hope you are all enjoying the Christmas break 🎄

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