I went to see Sara Randall as my baby had terrible colic. Sara's treatment came as a miracle to us. I first heard about cranial osteopathy on the Internet but wasn't sure if it was such a wonder cure as people claimed it to be. After the first session we came home and there was [...]
Breastfeeding problems are frequently experienced by new mums, and can be a big challenge. In fact breast and nipple pain, nipple damage and mastitis are some of the main reasons mothers give up breastfeeding prematurely (Buck et.al. 2016).While there are a limited number of effective treatments for these conditions, low level laser therapy can be [...]
There are many reasons why a woman may choose to express her milk: a poorly baby who cannot take milk from the breast, a poorly mother who cannot breastfeed, to give sore nipples time to recover before resuming breastfeeding, or a mother who doesn’t want to breastfeed but who wants to provide breast milk are [...]
Tongue-tie affects between three and ten percent of newborn babies, typically occurring more often in boys than girls. The frenulum (the piece of skin that is attached to the underside of the tongue and the bottom of the mouth) is too short and tight. This can sometimes mean that breastfeeding is more challenging for both [...]
Breastfeeding is a skill that both mother and baby need to learn. It is worth getting advice in the early days to ensure the latch is correct. If the latch is not quite right, it can cause soreness for a new mother. Before a feed, make sure you are comfortable. Get all your things around […]
What is nipple vasospasm? It is when the blood vessels in the nipple get too tight and cause pain and discomfort, typically after or between breastfeeds.(It is worth noting that vasospasm can occur anywhere in the body’s blood vessels, but here we will focus on the nipples.Raynaud’s phenomenon is where the blood vessels in the [...]
Mastitis is a common inflammatory condition that can occur in women who choose to breastfeed. It can be painful and sometimes leads to infection if not treated promptly. It is important to make sure that latching and attachment is done correctly to avoid mastitis occurring.Women can benefit from the help of a supportive network to [...]
Candida albicans is a common, natural organism that can cause thrush in various places around the body. Here, we will look at how it can affect the breast and nipple. It is particularly important to diagnose and treat this infection when a woman is breastfeeding, as any pain and discomfort can sometimes lead to a [...]
Perfect Balance Clinic is here to help you to understand why these difficulties may be occurring. Our health professionals are all specialists in their field and have undergone or are continually developing their qualifications and experience to enable you to see the most up-to-date and knowledgeable practitioners. Babies and the postnatal period So whether it’s […]
We believe that breastfeeding can be a fulfilling, positive and pain free experience for mums and provides the best form of nutrition and protection early in life for babies. Breastfeeding should not be painful and nobody should be told to feed through the pain or to continue feeding when their nipples are sore, cracked or [...]
