As a new or experienced mother, you likely know that breastfeeding can be a real challenge. While breastfeeding provides essential nourishment for your baby, it can be emotionally and physically demanding. Only about 1% of mothers continue to exclusively breastfeed after their baby reaches 6 months of age, due to issues like poor milk supply, sore nipples, inadequate latching, and other problems.
Even though most mothers give breastfeeding their best shot, it is still the optimal form of nutrition for babies in their first year of life. Infants who are exclusively breastfed are less likely to develop ear infections, tummy bugs, and lifelong issues, like asthma. If you are having issues breastfeeding your baby and want to give up, we want you to know that seeing a chiropractor for chiropractic care could help.
At Advanced Chiropractic Center, we help babies improve the way their body and nervous system function, so they can get the best possible start in life. Your baby’s spine, nervous system, and joints may not function optimally early on in life after spending months cramped in your stomach. In many cases, babies who have breastfeeding problems often have imbalances in the way their jaw and spine are working. For this reason, chiropractic care could help with breastfeeding problems.
If you are a new mom struggling with breastfeeding, we encourage you to give chiropractic care a chance to support yourself and your new baby. For more information about how chiropractic care can help you if you plan to breastfeed, contact us today.