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Infant Chiropractic Care for Newborns & Babies
Gentle, whole-body chiropractic support for babies in their first year of life.
If you’re here, something probably feels off.
Maybe your baby is stiff, arches their back, prefers one side, struggles with feeding, spits up constantly, or seems uncomfortable more often than not.
You’re not crazy.
And you’re not alone.
At Dr. Mama Bird Chiropractic, we provide gentle infant chiropractic care designed to support your baby’s nervous system, comfort, and development—especially during the critical early months when their body is adapting to the world.
Common Reasons Parents Seek Infant Chiropractic Care
Stiffness, Tension, & Arching Back
Breastfeeding & Latch Issues
Digestive Struggles: Reflux, Spitting up, Colic, & Constipation
Head Tilt or Side Preference (Aka Torticollis)
Head Flattening or Cranial Asymetry (Aka Plagiocephaly)
Tongue, Lip, & Cheek Ties (Aka Ankyloglossia)
Tummy Time Struggles & Frustration
Bottom Scooting, Skipping Crawling, Aysmetrical CrawlingDevelopmental Milestones Delays
Is Infant Chiropractic Care Safe?
Yes.
Infant chiropractic care is safe when provided by a trained, experienced chiropractor using gentle, age-appropriate techniques.
The pressure used is similar to placing a contact lens on the eye—often less invasive than a routine pediatric exam.
There is no cracking, popping, or twisting.
Dr. Alex is trained through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and trained specifically in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care.
Why Early Support Matters
You’re not overreacting.
While many parents are told babies will “grow out of it,” unresolved tension often doesn’t disappear—dysfunction left unaddressed often shows up differently later in childhood and teen years as other signs of dis-ease like:
anxiety and emotional dysregulation, incoordination, frequent falls and sports injuries, ADHD, asthma/allergies, learning disabilities, and more.
Early support isn’t about fear.
It’s about giving your baby a strong, regulated foundation during the most adaptable stage of life.
Stiffness, Arching & Body Tension
Some babies feel tight from the very beginning.
Parents commonly notice:
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Stiff or rigid posture
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Arching backward, especially during feeds
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Difficulty relaxing
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Resistance to certain positions
These patterns often reflect a nervous system that hasn’t fully settled yet.
Infant chiropractic care for stiffness and tension focuses on supporting nervous system regulation, balanced muscle tone, and ease of movement—helping babies feel more comfortable in their bodies.
Head Preference, Torticollis & Plagiocephaly (Flat Head)
If your baby prefers turning their head one direction, struggles to turn both ways, or has a developing flat spot, you’re not alone.
These patterns often begin before birth or during delivery and are usually related to tension and asymmetrical movement—not something you caused.
Newborn and infant chiropractic and cranial care supports:
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Balanced neck movement
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Reduced asymmetrical tension
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More even use of the body
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Head and face shape and cranial development
As movement improves, babies naturally spend time in varied positions, supporting healthy head shape and development.
👉 Learn more about head preference, torticollis & flat head →
Breastfeeding, Latch Issues & Tongue Tie Support
Breastfeeding challenges are rarely just a mouth issue.
Parents may experience:
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Painful or shallow latch
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Ineffective milk transfer
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Clicking, leaking, or choking
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One-sided feeding preferences
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Low milk supply
Understanding Tongue Tie
Tongue tie challenges generally involve:
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Structural restriction (extra or tight tissue)
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Functional or “pseudo” restriction (tension in the nervous system, neck, or jaw)
Many babies have both.
Supporting the nervous system and body tension first often improves feeding outcomes and helps release—when needed—be more effective.
Dr. Alex can help mothers troubleshoot feeding concerns and infant chiropractic care for breastfeeding support works alongside lactation and oral health providers to support feeding in a whole-body, coordinated way.
Reflux, Spitting Up & Colicky Babies
Reflux and colic are often treated as digestive issues—but for many babies, they are regulation issues.
Parents may notice:
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Frequent spitting up or reflux
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Arching during or after feeds
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Crying when laid flat
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Gas, discomfort, or difficulty settling
Digestion is regulated by the nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve, which originates near the brainstem.
Infant chiropractic care does not treat reflux, but it supports nervous system regulation—helping the body shift into a calmer, rest-and-digest state.
Developmental Milestones, Movement & Motor Patterns
Movement is essential for nervous system development.
Parents often have concerns about:
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Difficulty tolerating tummy time
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Not rolling over
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Skipping crawling
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Asymmetrical movement
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Delayed or awkward walking
These challenges often reflect tension or inefficient communication between the brain and body—not a lack of strength.
Infant chiropractic care supports developmental milestones by removing barriers so babies and toddlers can move, explore, and develop with greater ease, while also supporting healthy brain and nervous system development.
How Pregnancy, Birth Stress & the Nervous System Affect Babies
Many infant challenges don’t start after birth—they begin during pregnancy and birth.
Maternal stress, limited space in the womb, long labors, inductions, epidurals, assisted deliveries, and cesarean births all place stress on a baby’s developing nervous system. This doesn’t mean something went “wrong,” but it can affect how a baby adapts.
At the base of the skull and upper neck sits the brainstem, which plays a key role in regulating:
Fight-or-flight vs rest-and-digest
Muscle tone and movement
Feeding coordination
Digestion
Sleep and settling
When there is irritation or tension in this area—often related to pregnancy positioning or birth stress—babies may appear tense, uncomfortable, or dysregulated.
Infant chiropractic care gently supports the nervous system, helping the body settle and function the way it was designed to.