Osteopathy for Newborns

The top three reasons parents bring their newborns to see an osteopath are:

• Feeding and latching difficulties
• Head and neck favouring
• General unsettledness

Newborns often experience muscle imbalances or structural issues that affect how their bodies function—leading to discomfort for the baby and stress for parents. Many of our practitioners are parents ourselves, and we understand how overwhelming these early challenges can be.

Feeding issues may stem from head favouring, tongue or lip ties, or tension in areas like the diaphragm. Head and neck favouring—when a baby consistently turns one way—can result from birth trauma or in-utero positioning. Your osteopath will gently assess and treat these physical imbalances, helping restore comfort and function while supporting you with practical, empowering advice.

For new mothers, breastfeeding and carrying a baby can be hard work for the upper back and neck and may be detrimental to posture. Osteopathic treatment can relieve the discomfort and improve posture. Birth can be a challenging experience for many mums and pregnancy can affect your body long term. Osteopaths are well placed to manage postpartum discomfort. We are ACC providers and can lodge birthing injuries directly, you don’t need to go through your GP or midwife.

Having your newborn checked can ensure any problems are dealt with quickly before they become an issue but looking after yourself is just as important and can ensure that both you and your baby are happy and healthy.

We have practitioners who are experienced in treating mums and bubs. To make a time, call our helpful and friendly reception team to find out who would best you and your whanau;