Infant Feeding Problems
Failure to latch on the breast, drooling, GERD, SIDS, sleep difficulties, tooth eruption problems, development of a high narrow palate, ADHD, breathing problems such as asthma and mouth breathing.
OMT
HELPS
Identify early and refer for a release of any restriction to the frenulum, labial, lingual and/or buccal, identify and refer mom to a lactation consultant and an osteopathic physician or other body worker, stimulate the tongue and promote its movement, promote range of motion of the jaw.
IF NOT
TREATED
The child may develop texture sensitivity issues and other digestive disorders, SIDS, posture problems, high narrow palate,malocclusion,speechproblems, breathing disorders, self regulation and behavioral issues.
31. Infant Feeding Problems
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