06/09/2025
âWhy isnât my baby latching properly?â đ¤ą
If youâre struggling with breastfeeding, youâre not alone! Many moms are told itâs ânormalâ for nursing to be painful or difficult, but what if thereâs more to the story than just a tongue tie?đ¤
Hereâs what most people donât realize: tongue ties arenât just about the tissue under the tongue. Theyâre often connected to tension patterns throughout your babyâs entire body, especially in the neck, jaw, and cranial area!đđť
During birth, even the most natural deliveries can create restrictions in your babyâs upper neck and cranial bones. This tension affects how their jaw moves, how their tongue functions, and ultimately how well they can latch and feed.
When we address these nervous system restrictions through gentle pediatric adjustmentsđ§ :
- Jaw tension can decrease, allowing better mouth opening
- Tongue movement can become more coordinated
- Neck mobility can improve, making positioning easier
- Overall body tension can release, helping baby feel more comfortable
Many parents find that after pediatric chiropractic care, their babyâs latch improves dramatically-sometimes even without needing a tongue tie revision. And for babies who do need the procedure, pre-and post-care with chiropractic can make the healing process smoother and more effective.
Your babyâs feeding difficulties arenât a reflection of your abilities as a mother. Sometimes their little bodies just need extra and gentle support to function the way theyâre designed to.
If youâre dealing with painful nursing, poor weight gain, or endless feeding struggles, know that there are options beyond just âtoughing it out.â Your feeding journey matters, and so does your comfort!
We also acknowledge just how important breast milk is to a babyâs growth and development, so whatever we can do to keep your baby getting breast milk instead of formula is always our mission!
Ready to explore how nervous system care might help your nursing relationship? At Resilient Chiropractic, we are focused on giving both you and your baby the support you deserve throughout this journey! Give our office a call to get you and your baby scheduled today!đ¤