RE: [ozmidwifery] SIDS

[Tony & Courtenay Heuston]

I had a colicky / reflux wingey baby who fed for long periods and slept for very short ones for the first 8 weeks of life. My nipples were badly damaged due to her resistance to allow my nipple back far enough in her mouth � probably due to the excessive suctioning she received at birth. She would only fed in one position and fought the breast if I tried to put her on differently. She also slept better on her tummy or mine for that matter and often that was the only way for me to get a decent 1-1/2hrs sleep between feeds at night. Having tried all the products available over the counter and not wanting to resort to prescription meds I finally sought help for a highly recommended Osteopath / Chiropractor (he has heaps of other hats but I can�t remember them now). My mother drove me the 2 hrs to get there (I snoozed in the car) and paid for us to see him. It was like he swapped my baby for a completely new one. She had the equivalent of a pinched nerve in her neck he attributed probably to her birth (posterior labour followed by a vaginal breach birth � she was frank breach from 34 weeks). The colic settled the reflux remained but she no longer projectile vomited and best of all she slept in any position I put her for 2-4 hours between pain free more effective feeds. I would strongly recommend you give it a try, the only thing would be make sure your osteopath / chiro is experiences with handling babies and confident in doing so. My daughter has just turned 3 and No 2 is on the way and again we will make the journey to see this man but this time before the problems are as bad. Good luck