As the baby passes through the pelvis, they may experience physical trauma—especially if assisted by forceps, vacuum, or neck traction—which can lead to pain and discomfort. Having your baby assessed after birth is a great way to ensure they’re off to a healthy start!
Chiropractic care for infants looks very different than it does for adults. Adjustments for babies involve gentle, precise fingertip pressure—like the light touch you’d use to test the ripeness of a peach! This treatment is so safe and gentle that many babies sleep through the duration of their treatments.
Dr. Danielle is very passionate about working with infants and children; in fact, she has treated infants as young as 48 hours old!