Craniosacral Fascial Therapy for Colic, Reflux, and Sleep (2024)
Nurture and Nourish offers craniosacral fascial therapy (CFT) in Charleston, SC. Discover the benefits of CFT therapy for infants in our informative blog post. Learn how CFT differs from traditional craniosacral therapy and explore its potential to alleviate common issues like colic, breastfeeding difficulties, and sleep disturbances in babies. Our expertly crafted guide outlines the advantages of CFT, including improved breastfeeding, relief from digestive issues, enhanced sleep patterns, support for developmental milestones, and alleviation of birth trauma. Explore how this gentle and non-invasive therapy can promote your baby's overall health and well-being.
Tongue Tie Therapy: A Whole Body Approach (2024)
Discover the incredible benefits of infant bodywork and functional movement for your baby's growth and development. From addressing muscle tension and oral ties to promoting soothing regulation and supporting functional movement. Learn more about the benefits of a whole body approach when addressing infant tongue tie.
Craniosacral Therapy for Tongue Tie (2024)
Looking for pediatric craniosacral therapy for tongue tie in Charleston? This blog post discusses traditional craniosacral and craniosacral fascial therapy for tongue tie. Craniosacral therapy is wonderful for infants with tongue, lip, and cheek ties and this post will explain what it is, and the benefits. Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle manual therapy. It therapy focuses on the bones of the pelvis, spinal column, and the bones of the head.
Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding (2023)
Are you breastfeeding and suspect your baby has a tongue tie or lip tie? Here are some of the symptoms of tongue tie in babies: pain when breastfeeding, a chompy latch, clicking when feeding, difficulty bottle feeding, long feeds, and slow weight gain slow weight gain. You might see a divot in their tongue or a heart shaped tongue. If you are struggling with breast or bottle feeding and think your baby may have a tongue tie, I can help. Learn more about the services I offer here and get the support you need. I serve mount pleasant SC and the greater charleston area.
Tongue Tie Symptoms in Newborns: Colic, Reflux, Gas (2024)
If you're a new parent, there's no doubt that you have a million questions about your little one's health and wellbeing. One common issue that can arise in newborns is tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia. Tongue tie occurs when the band of tissue (the frenulum) that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth is too short, tight, or thick. This can make it difficult for babies to breastfeed or bottle feed effectively, which can lead to a host of other issues. If you are looking for newborn tongue tie support in Mt. Pleasant, I am here to help.
Tongue Tie Release: Oral Tie Surgery, Therapy, and Specialists (2024)
Tongue Tie Release: Comprehensive Guide to Newborn Tongue Tie Treatment Options. Learn about Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Craniosacral Therapy, and Tongue Tie Surgery. Explore effective therapies in our latest blog post from Nurture and Nourish Services in Charleston.
Tongue Tie (2023)
There are often visual signs of tongue, cheek, and lip ties in babies. In this new series of posts I explain some of the visual signs that may indicate compensation or less effective movement patterns which can affect the quality of feeds.
Occupational Therapy for Tongue Tie (2023)
Do you want to learn about occupational therapists and their role in the treatment tongue-tie. A atongue tie savvy OT can do to support a breastfeeding dyad. The great thing about OT’s having such a broad scope of practice is we have a knowledge base that helps us assess and treat so many challenges that dyads face with tongue-tie. Looking for oral tie support in South Carolina, reach out to Nurture and Nourish Services. I offer telehealth lactation support across the US too.
Signs of a “bad latch”
My last post discussed signs of a “good latch” here are some signs that the latch could be improved
Early nipple pain can be common for many moms, unfortunately. Most mother and baby dyads benefit from small adjustments in technique to get a deeper latch. When babies has a shallow latch their ability to transfer milk is less effective. Mom also experiences a lot of trauma to her nipples. If you are having painful feeds with your baby, reach out to a lactation specialist for help. Nipple pain is one of the most common causes of early weaning, so getting help early is critical.
Bodywork Massage for Babies: Craniosacral, Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), Chiropractic, Osteopathy, and more. (2024)
I treat babies with several kinds of “bodywork” in Charleston, SC. I have training in, craniosacral therapy, infant massage, and reflexology. I see a lot of questions about baby bodywork on social media, so I decided to write a quick post about the different kinds of bodywork and the potential benefits for a baby. Bodywork is another word for manual therapy. There are many kinds of manual therapy, like infant massage, craniosacral fascial therapy, chiropractic work, and even reflexology.
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I just made a new instagram page, let me know what you think!
Follow my page for info on infant development, feeding, and lactation. Here are some topics I will be covering: how to feed a newborn, how to know if your baby is getting enough milk, breastmilk storage, how to get a deep latch, breastfeeding tips for new moms, tongue tie and more!
What I can help with
I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and a Certified Lactation Counselor and I specialize in infants. I offer developmental, feeding, and lactation support.
It's common to not know what OT's do, because there are so many different specialties within our profession. I thought it would help to breakdown the services I offer in a series of posts.
What causes painful breastfeeding?
Painful breastfeeding. Here are some potential causes, shallow latch, tongue tie, high palate, recessed jaw, and oral motor dysfunction. If your baby shows any signs of these it’s important to get help.
New Lactation Office in North Mount Pleasant
Nurture & Nourish Services is expanding with a new office in North Mount Pleasant. Check out our convenient location and expert lactation support and infant craniosacral therapy. Whether you're seeking breastfeeding assistance, infant therapy, or specialized care, our dedicated team is here to help. Experience personalized support in a comfortable setting. Book your appointment today and take the first step towards nurturing your baby's health and well-being.
Infant Craniosacral Therapy
Just wanted to share some pictures of what infant craniosacral therapy might look like. Craniosacral therapy is a very gentle manual therapy that can be a helpful intervention in the treatment of body tension, tongue tie, torticollis, and head moulding. It's just one of the treatment strategies I offer, but is especially impactful when paired with necessary strengthening activities. If you are interested in infant craniosacral therapy, please reach out to learn more info@nurturenourishservices.com.