BABIES & PARENTS
Birth Recovery for Parents and Babies
How we are first welcomed, has a huge impact on our self-esteem, capacity to learn and build relationships. Birth interventions, even though life saving and necessary at times, can interrupt and speed up a baby's innate birth rhythm. Pain relief, induction, forceps, vacuum or a c-section, can all leave a baby with feelings of wanting to complete parts of their birth in their ‘own way’ . The ‘golden hour’ after birth may have been rushed or unavoidable separation may have occurred.
Even the most natural of labours can have challenging moments for the baby, mother and partner. Although it is never too late to do restorative work, Craniosacral mother and baby sessions are ideal in the early weeks and at various milestones. Clingy or challenging behaviour can often be traced back to formative phases. Craniosacral sessions are joyful for all concerned; a chance to acknowledge what has happened and to deepen the bond
Birth recovery sessions for mum and partner
If you are recovering from a challenging labour I offer support both in person and online. Book a short call 15 minute call to discuss the approaches I offer including a ‘Three Step Rewind’ technique that is highly effective when feelings about the birth are lingering and hard to come to terms with weeks and months later. Gentle craniosacral work is in itself invaluable at this time. (Please note that this is an introductory call, a chance to meet each other and ask questions about the approach rather than an actual session!)
Craniosacral Parents and Babies Sessions
Becoming a parent is a major life event that takes many of us time to adjust. If your labour wasnt exactly as you had dreamed, this patient heart-felt approach helps families to acknowledge and heal.
Parents bring their babies for help with crying, behavioural issues, restlessness, colic, neck tension, sleep or simply for a check-up after birth. Craniosacral therapy and Integrated baby therapy, (IBT) is blended in sessions. IBT acknowledges babies as sensitive and aware beings who need to express and integrate some of their earliest experiences from their birth and life in utero.
Pre and Perinatal Psychology
The field of Pre and Perinatal psychology help parents make sense of their child's behaviour and body language. Babies and children tell their stories in many ways. As well as offering gentle craniosacral work, I observe and mirror gestures, cries and behaviour during specific play. IBT work is particularly helpful for mobile and older children who don't necessarily want to stay on a table!
Children instinctively like to show the impact of their pre and perinatal experience and given the right environment find their own resolutions. Babies and children of all ages are included in the conversation and working with the family as a unit is ideal. Adoptees and their families greatly benefit too.
