Infant & Newborn Chiropractic
The Gentlest Start to Lifelong Health
The first months and years of life are the most critical for your baby's development. At Cultivate Wellness, we specialize in caring for the tiniest patients, from hours-old newborns to curious toddlers taking their first steps. Our ultra-gentle techniques ensure your baby gets the best possible start.
Birth is often the most physically traumatic event of our lives. Even "normal" deliveries involve significant forces on a baby's delicate spine and nervous system. Up to 60-90 lbs of force can be applied to a baby's head and neck during natural delivery, while C-sections, vacuum or forceps deliveries, prolonged labor, and breech positions create their own unique stresses. Even in the gentlest circumstances, birth can create tension patterns that affect your baby's nervous system function, feeding, sleep, and development.
Early Care Matters
Many of our youngest patients are seen within days, sometimes hours, of birth. Early care can address birth trauma and support optimal development from the very beginning.
Signs Your Baby May Benefit from Care
Difficulty Latching
Trouble nursing or preferring one side only, often related to neck tension from birth.
Excessive Crying
Inconsolable crying, colic symptoms, or apparent discomfort that traditional remedies haven't resolved.
Sleep Difficulties
Trouble falling asleep, frequent waking, or restless sleep patterns.
Head Tilt or Preference
Head tilted or turned to one side, favoring one direction when lying down.
Reflux & Spitting Up
Excessive spit-up, apparent discomfort after feeding, or arching back during feeds.
Developmental Milestones
Not meeting milestones, difficulty with tummy time, or delayed rolling, sitting, or crawling.
How We Help Your Baby
Ultra-Gentle Techniques
Pressure used is about the same as checking a ripe tomato or touching your closed eyelid. No cracking or popping, ever. Babies often sleep through adjustments.
Nervous System Support
Proper spinal alignment supports optimal nervous system function, which supports healthy development of all milestones from head control to first steps.
Comfortable for Baby
Adjustments can be done while nursing, sleeping, or in a parent's arms. We work with baby's natural movements, and no restraint is ever needed.
Research-Backed Safety
Studies confirm the safety of pediatric chiropractic care. Our techniques are specifically designed for infants and their developing bodies.
What to Expect at Your Baby's First Visit
Our team takes a thorough, gentle approach to evaluating and caring for your infant.
Detailed History & Examination
We take a thorough history of pregnancy and birth, then perform a gentle examination and INSiGHT neurological scanning (if baby cooperates) to identify where stress is stuck on in your baby's nervous system. These are tension patterns from the birth process or early life that the body hasn't yet learned it's safe to release.
INSiGHT Scanning & Assessment
Non-invasive nervous system scanning (if baby cooperates!). We'll show you exactly what we find and explain our recommendations clearly.
Report of Findings & First Adjustment
At the second visit, we walk you through your baby's scan results and present a tailored care plan. If indicated, a gentle adjustment begins at this visit. Infant adjustments take just seconds. Most parents say "That was it?" because of how gentle they are.
What Parents Often Report
While every individual is unique and results vary, families frequently notice improvements in:
Improved latching and more successful breastfeeding
Dramatic reduction in colic and crying episodes
Better sleep patterns for baby (and the whole family)
Reduced reflux and spitting up
More regular bowel movements and less constipation
Improved head turning and resolution of torticollis
Reaching developmental milestones with greater ease
A calmer, happier baby overall
Frequently Asked Questions
Give Your Baby the Best Start
Schedule your newborn's first chiropractic evaluation today. Our team provides the gentlest care for your littlest family member.
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