Support and an MOT for you and your baby

Those first few weeks and months with a new baby can be wonderful, exhausting, confusing, and sometimes a little worrying.

Perhaps your baby seems uncomfortable. Maybe feeding isn't going as smoothly as you'd hoped. You might have concerns about reflux, tongue tie, sleep, head shape, digestion, or simply a feeling that something isn't quite right.

Or perhaps you're recovering from pregnancy and birth yourself and would like some guidance and support.

Our Mum & Baby Check gives you the time and space to explore those concerns with experienced practitioners who work with babies and families every day.

Baby
mum and baby - Celia

During the appointment we will discuss:

  • Feeding difficulties
  • Breast feeding and bottle feeding concerns
  • Tongue tie concerns
  • Reflux, wind and digestive discomfort
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Flat spots or head shape 
  • Birth history
  • Development and movement
  • Recovery after pregnancy and birth
  • Pelvic or back discomfort

We look at mum and baby together

Many parents tell us they have spent hours searching online before attending. The appointment gives you the opportunity to talk things through with somebody experienced who can help make sense of what you're experiencing.

One of the things that makes this appointment different is that we consider both of you.

Your baby's experience of feeding, movement and comfort can sometimes be influenced by factors surrounding pregnancy and birth. Equally, your own recovery, posture, comfort and confidence can affect day-to-day life with a newborn.

Looking at both of you provides a more complete picture.

Baby, mum and Kate
Happy family portrait with new born baby. Homeopathy acupuncture cranial osteopathy

Is this appointment right for you?

You may benefit from a Mum & Baby Check if:

  • Feeding feels difficult or uncomfortable
  • Your baby seems unsettled or uncomfortable
  • You have concerns about reflux or digestion
  • You're worried about possible tongue tie
  • Your baby appears to favour one side
  • You have questions about development or movement
  • You would like reassurance that things are progressing well
  • You're finding it difficult to know where to turn for advice

Many families attend simply because they would like a professional opinion and some reassurance.

Book Your Mum & Baby Check

If you're worried about feeding, comfort, development or simply want an experienced pair of eyes to assess how things are going, we're here to help.

Our 90-minute Mum & Baby Check provides time, support and practical guidance for both you and your baby.

Book online today or contact our reception team if you'd like to discuss whether this appointment is right for your family.

For more information see our paediatric osteopathy page 

Mum, dad and baby

Kate Scheutz-Walton says:

"It's such a joy to be able to help both mum and baby in the same appointment."

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