If you work with babies and toddlers, you've probably noticed this pattern: a baby you treated weeks or months ago comes back after a bout of illness, and symptoms you thought were resolved have returned. 

The torticollis that had improved is back. The reflux has resurfaced. Old tension patterns have reappeared. 

This isn't coincidence, and it doesn't mean your original work didn't hold. There are real physiological reasons why illness—particularly illness with fever—can temporarily reactivate old patterns. 

In this episode, we explore the connection between fever, the autonomic nervous system, and fascial tension, examining why the body's stress response during illness can bring back holding patterns you'd previously released. 

You'll learn about the multiple factors that create this "perfect storm"—from autonomic activation to coughing strain to decreased movement—and understand how to support families through post-illness regression with confidence. 

Episode Timestamps: 

• 0:00 Intro 
• 3:00 What You're Seeing in Practice 
• 8:00 The Autonomic Nervous System Connection 
• 15:00 The Perfect Storm
• 22:00 Supporting Recovery 
• 26:00 Key Takeaways

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The holiday season should be magical for new families, but for the parents you work with whose babies struggle with reflux, colic, or constant crying, it can feel devastating. 

In this episode, I'm talking to practitioners about what's really happening for these families emotionally—the isolation, the grief of missing out on showing off their baby, and how both parent and baby might still be processing their birth experience. 

You'll learn why holiday disruptions hit babies' nervous systems so hard, how car seats and routine changes create physical and emotional dysregulation, and why craniosacral therapy isn't just about releasing tension—it's about helping families process what they've been through so they can move forward together. 

If you work with families in the perinatal space, this episode will help you understand what your clients need most during this season and how to support them.

Episode Timestamps: 

• [3:00] Why holiday disruptions dysregulate babies' nervous systems
• [8:00] When birth trauma is still replaying for both parent and baby
• [12:00] How CST helps families process without words
• [16:00] The isolation parents feel when they can't show off their baby
• [19:00] Why timing matters: benefits and booking before year-end
• [22:00] How to refer families for support

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Reflux isn't just a stomach acid problem - it's a whole-body tension pattern that often starts before birth. 

In this episode, I share three patterns I see consistently in my practice when working with babies who have reflux: spinal torsion and asymmetry, abdominal tension patterns, and nervous system dysregulation. 

You'll learn what to look for in assessment, why birth history matters, and the mistake practitioners make that causes symptoms to return. 

Whether you're a CST practitioner or a parent trying to understand your baby's reflux, this episode will shift how you see this condition.

Episode Timestamps:

2:00 - Why reflux is treated as the wrong problem

7:30 - Pattern 1: Spinal torsion and asymmetry

13:00 - Pattern 2: Abdominal tension patterns

18:30 - Pattern 3: Nervous system dysregulation

23:00 - The biggest mistake practitioners make

26:00 - What to assess in your next reflux case

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 In this heartfelt episode, Meaghan shares the profound privilege of working with babies from newborn through toddlerhood and watching families evolve across years. 

She addresses both parents and practitioners, encouraging continued craniosacral care beyond the newborn stage to support deep fascial pattern release and developmental milestones.

Meaghan validates the financial reality many families face while explaining how even two more sessions in the first year can be a game-changer, and encourages practitioners to say yes to older babies even without pediatric specialty training. 

She shares how her staff grew from only treating infants to working with whole families, and includes a powerful example of helping an eight-month-old baby learn to sit by integrating her Moro reflex. 

This episode celebrates the clinical depth, emotional connection, and business growth that comes from investing in families over time.

Episode Timestamps:

0:00 Intro 

2:00 Watching Families Grow 

6:00 Why Continuing Care Matters 

10:00 For Parents 

13:30 For Practitioners 

17:30 Business Growth

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How can touch as light as a nickel create profound change in a baby's body? 

In this episode, Meaghan Beames breaks down the science behind the gentle touch used in craniosacral therapy. 

You'll learn what five grams of pressure actually feels like, the anatomy behind why light touch works, and the thixotropic properties of fascia that allow gentle pressure to create lasting change. 

Whether you're a parent or practitioner, this episode will help you understand why five grams is all we need.

Episode Timestamps

2:00 What Does 5 Grams of Pressure Feel Like?

6:00 Addressing the Skepticism: How Can Light Touch Work?

10:00 The Anatomy of Light Touch and Sensory Receptors

16:00 Understanding Thixotropy: How Fascia Changes Under Gentle Pressure

21:00 The Nervous System Connection and the Vagus Nerve

25:00 Real-Life Examples: Oliver and Sophia's Stories

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About Your Host

Meaghan Beames is a Registered Massage Therapist, Infant Craniosacral Therapist, and founder of MyBaby Craniosacral, dedicated to supporting practitioners and families in infant health and development.

The MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast supports practitioners and families in understanding gentle, effective approaches to infant bodywork.

A tongue tie is never just about the tongue. 

It’s about the whole baby. 

In this episode, we explain how craniosacral therapy helps reduce strain patterns that make feeding painful and recovery from release harder. 

Whether you’re a parent or a practitioner, you’ll learn why looking beyond the mouth changes everything.

Episode Timestamps:

02:15 – Why tongue ties are one of the most common questions from parents and practitioners
02:55 – CST doesn’t “fix” ties but supports mobility and healing.
04:23 – How lactation consultants and therapists can integrate CST.
06:33 – Whole-body assessment: from jaw and hyoid to abdomen.
08:15 – Cortisol, abdominal tension, and the tongue connection.
08:46 – Why baby-led CST sessions matter.
11:08 – The fascia connection: tongue, hyoid, chest, and stomach.
13:53 – Lip ties, cranial bones, and high palate considerations.
15:56 – Key takeaways: CST’s role before and after releases.

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What happens when 11 million babies need support—but only a few hundred craniosacral therapists are trained to help them? 

Parents are driving hours, rearranging their lives, and waiting on endless lists just to get care. 

In this episode, we shine a light on the massive supply gap, share stories of families making extraordinary efforts for their babies, and call for more therapists to step into this critical role. 

Episode Timestamps:

03:08 — Parents traveling hours for help and why they refuse to give up.

04:36 — Realistic capacity: how many babies a therapist can see per year.

05:35 — The emotional toll on parents with limited access to care.

07:34 — What families sacrifice to seek CST treatment.

09:05 — Why the first year of life is critical for nervous system development.

11:32 — The ripple effect: more therapists = healthier babies, stronger families.

12:46 — Course invitation: Enroll in the Craniosacral Foundations virtual training.

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If a baby always turns their head one way or nurses better on one side, there’s a reason. 

In this episode, Meaghan Beames explores the root causes of side preference—like birth compression, fascial strain, oral ties, and more—and explains how craniosacral therapy helps restore symmetry, comfort, and developmental ease.

Episode Timestamps:

02:31 – Defining side preference in babies and why it matters

04:00 – How Side Preference shows up

04:38 – Common signs: C-shape posture, rolling patterns, feeding asymmetries

06:58 – In-utero positioning and its long-term effects

10:34 – Birth interventions and their impact on spinal and fascial tension

14:41 – Torticollis and whole-body fascial restrictions

15:51 – Oral ties, genetic predispositions, and structural anomalies

19:25 – Environmental factors: swaddling, baby containers, and movement habits

23:51 – Developmental, feeding, and nervous system impacts of side preference

25:52 – Meaghan’s CST approach for assessing and treating side preference

29:23 – Practitioner tips and caregiver education

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Grace Pastuck, a birth and postpartum doula from Edmonton, shares her transformative journey into doula work after a challenging birth experience. 

Her story highlights the vital role of bodywork, the power of mentorship, and the importance of creating supportive communities for new families.

Grace is a powerhouse birth worker based in Edmonton, Alberta, and the founder of Birth Pools by Grace, where she sells beautiful white birth pools, peanut balls, labour combs, and more. 

She’s a passionate advocate for water birth, babywearing, and childbirth education, and she’s built an incredible community of over 15,000 followers across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 

Oh — and she’s doing all of this while raising a toddler boy! 

Episode Timestamps:

01:22 – Grace shares her background and doula work

04:49 – The birth that started it all: Grace’s origin story as a doula

06:51 – From nursing school to 15 doula inquiries a month

08:13 – Fast labor, difficult postpartum: Her baby’s struggle

10:51 – The chiropractic visit that changed everything

12:51 – From revision to recovery: Breastfeeding and bodywork

16:04 – Milestone assessments and how crawling came after walking

20:19 – Discovering annatto and food dye allergies

24:10 – How Grace mentors doulas to build networks and educate clients

30:37 — Closing & how to connect with Grace

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Ever wondered what’s really going on during an infant CST session? 

In this episode, Meaghan Beames breaks down what she’s feeling for, how she works with the baby (not on them), and what actually changes in the body. 

Whether you're a parent or a professional, this behind-the-scenes look will deepen your understanding of CST!

Episode Timestamps:

01:18 – What people wonder about CST sessions

02:45 – How initial baby observation sets the tone

03:34 – The weight of a credit card: CST’s gentle touch

04:11 – Listening to fascia and cerebral spinal fluid

06:30 – Signs of cranial imbalance and their impact on feeding, sleep, and development

08:31 – Releasing birth compression and nervous system down-regulation

10:25 – What visible changes can look like in real time

12:59 – Why CST doesn’t follow a routine or fixed protocol

14:18 – The importance of caregiver energy in the session

15:20 – What happens after the session: integration, fussiness, and long naps

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