However a consequence of the repeated pressure to the same area of the infant’s soft pliable skull can be the formation of a flattened skull and misshapen head. Forceps, vacuum or just a pulling with the hands by a delivery healthcare provider, which are often applied asymmetrically, frequently result in a misshapen head that is beyond the child’s self-corrective abilities.Īlso it’s important to be mindful that The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends babies be put to sleep on their backs to prevent suffocation and diminish the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The vacuum or suction if applied to a child’s head produces a negative force inside the head that can result in the pooling of abnormal quantities of intracranial fluids into the top of the child’s skull vault. Newborn deliveries involving forceps and or vacuums frequently impose excessive “pulling” forces that place strain patterns onto the child’s body tissues. If left unaddressed these issues can cause a wide variety of craniosacral system and spinal problems because compressive forces during birth can result in pressure on the nervous system, particularly the cranial nerves. All this is achieved through Craniosacral Therapy. Strains and contracted tissues should be released and relaxed fluid exchanges in tissues where extravasated blood has spilled should be encouraged and all joints should be mobilized as soon as possible after delivery. Wherever strains occur they can interfere directly or indirectly with proper functioning of the craniosacral system. In addition to this there is commonly pulling from externally applied forces (forceps & vacuum extraction), as well as c-section, stressing and straining the craniosacral system and the paraspinal muscles and tissues. Craniosacral Therapy has demonstrated itself to be very effective for newborns and babies with misshapen heads, torticollis and plagiocephaly (flat head).įor infants the journey through the birth canal involves complex maneuvers of stress and strains onto a child’s head, spine, musculature and soft tissue. The soft, sensitive, and delicate nature of Craniosacral Therapy, as well as the idea of following the child’s inner wisdom makes Craniosacral Therapy a safe non-invasive and drug-free treatment for infants. Upledger, osteopathic physician and surgeonĬredited with developing CranioSacral Therapy.
Once the connection is made, all the information you need will be forthcoming, It has a softer voice than the adult inner wisdom therefore the CranioSacral therapist must learn to listen more carefully. It knows why those dysfunctions are present. It knows what its body needs to correct its dysfunctions. The inner wisdom of a child is every bit as intelligent as that of an adult. Pranic Healing for Pregnancy in New York City.