How important is it to know the birth story for a particular baby, as well as the pregnancy? When it comes to caring for infants as a craniosacral therapist, it’s extremely important so we know how to best help and treat the baby.

Every pregnancy and birth experience is unique, and it’s never black and white. The maternal pelvis and how much movement is happening there plays a huge role in the position for the baby, as well as the whole labor process. Babies instinctively know how to be born and how to navigate themselves through the birth canal during labor, which is pretty incredible.

This episode explains more about the positioning of the baby (why it’s good or bad), and what it might do to its infant body, as well as the movements in labor babies are able to do so they can actually be born. Obstetrical interventions also play a major part in the birth process and how a baby feels, feeds, and sleeps once they’re born. Ultimately, it’s vital that your baby feels love and receives proper healing; they shouldn’t have to carry the events of a painful birth experience for the rest of their lives.

Episode Timestamps:

• Learning what the pregnancy and birth experience for a baby was like, as well as after {0:44}
  
  
• The positioning of the baby in-utero (good and not so good) {2:55}
  
  
• Movement in labor for both maternal and baby {14:29}
  
  
• Obstetrical interventions {17:46}
  
  
• How craniosacral therapy helps babies recover and heal from uncomfortable birth events {22:58}
  
  

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How much do parents REALLY want to know during a craniosacral therapy session? As a craniosacral therapist, we see things that the average parent might not see. Therefore, we must be very careful with how much information we share.

Generally, there are three types of parents. One, the parents that want to know everything. Two, the parents that don't care to know all of the details. They just want their baby to be better. Three, the parents that shouldn't receive too much information due to already being overwhelmed with having a baby that's struggling.

This episode explains why it’s not only important to assess the baby, but also get a sense for what the parents are like. It’s important for them to feel like they have all the answers that they need. As therapists, we are here to support them. We're not here to give them more stress and anxiety. 

Episode Timestamps:

• The 3 types of parents [0.50]
• Therapeutic envelope [4.19]
• Type 1: The parents that want a lot of information [6.06]
• Type 2: The parents that are indifferent about the craniosacral therapy treatment. They just want the service to work [8.01]
• Type 3: The parents that are anxious and will benefit from receiving less information [12.08]
• Being intentional with your communication [18.00]
• Creating new birth experience memories [21.25]

Resources Mentioned:

Craniosacral Therapy Foundations Course - REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

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Is your baby’s belly button an innie or an outie? Does it really matter? The answer, surprisingly, is yes!

The differences between innies and outies extend beyond simple aesthetics, and outie bellybuttons are specifically associated with a number of health challenges for young babies. Having an outie belly button often goes hand-in-hand with a variety of physical symptoms, which may include trouble burping, trouble latching, and reflux issues. 

This episode focuses on the prominent outie belly buttons that are generally seen in the very young newborn stage, usually between the ages of one week and five months. These bellybuttons tend to balloon out during the times when the baby is straining to poop or to pass gas. 

If you’re the parent of a baby with an outie — or a practitioner who regularly works with newborns — then this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

1. The collection of symptoms that may be expected alongside an outie belly button 
2. One possible anatomical explanation behind the specific symptoms and challenges associated with outies
3. What you can do to help a little one who may be dealing with a herniated belly button

Note: the views shared in this episode should not be taken as medical advice! If you have any questions or concerns, please consult your pediatrician or primary care provider. The information contained in this episode is intended purely for educational purposes.

Timestamps:

00:33  Intro

03:17  Outie belly button symptoms

04:10  Umbilical cords & bellybuttons

05:45  My outie theory

07:57  Treating herniated belly buttons

09:33  At-home options for parents

10:37  Conclusion

Links:

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We’re here to help! 

My Craniosacral Therapy Foundations virtual course is open for enrolment! Register today for the opportunity to learn CST from the comfort of your home: 

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Let’s make no mistake here. Appointment fatigue is REAL.

Think about it: the logistics and hassle of planning out the diaper bag and packing the stroller, making sure that the little one is clean, fed, and ready to go, and even changing out of those comfy, at-home yoga pants (yes, we all have them!) — and that’s before we even consider traffic and parking. With so many must-do items to check off the list, it’s no wonder that new parents can begin to feel overwhelmed by the very idea of leaving the house!

And guess what — it’s okay to listen to your body and cancel an appointment if you need to.

For many parents who are struggling with feeding issues, having a week that includes two or three appointments is not uncommon. Even without the added stress of feeding issues, that would be a lot! Recognizing when you have reached your limits and need to step back from an appointment takes courage. This episode is all about recognizing when you need to say “not now,” honouring the needs of your body and mind, and finding new ways to reduce appointment fatigue.

Listen now to discover: 

1. The negative effects of the stress hormone cortisol — not only on ourselves, but on our babies
2. My simple, personal mindfulness practice for combatting stress-related burnout 
3. The incredible clinic model that provides parents with the services they need without added stress and how MyBaby reduces appointment fatigue

Timestamps:

00:33  Intro

01:03  My new parent story

02:29  Feeding challenges

04:12  It’s okay to cancel

05:07  Mindfulness & stress

06:08  Multidisciplinary clinics

06:51  MyBaby’s solution

08:12  I commend you!

Links:

CST care for the whole family: https://mybabycst.com

We’re here to help! 

My Craniosacral Therapy Foundations virtual course is open for enrolment! Register today for the opportunity to learn CST from the comfort of your home: 

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Gassiness, colic, difficulty gaining weight, fussiness, coughing while nursing, latching challenges… it all points to tongue tie. Once you’ve made the diagnosis and the baby undergoes their revision procedure (either a frenectomy or a frenotomy), what comes next?

For many babies, a tongue tie revision will resolve their nursing issues. For others, however, the tongue tie revision is just a first step. The really unlucky ones may even deal with frenulum reattachment — a truly frustrating experience for families!

Craniosacral therapy is an invaluable tool for ensuring the best outcomes after revision and can even help to prevent recurrence, which is not only great news for the little one and their family, but for the reputation of your practice.

Last week’s episode covered the importance of bodywork while preparing for a frenectomy or frenotomy. In this episode, you’ll learn why craniosacral therapy is the missing piece for effective tongue tie revision aftercare. If you’re a professional who performs tongue tie revisions, you WON’T want to miss this episode!

Listen now to discover: 

• Exactly what craniosacral therapy is and why it is SO effective at boosting the efficacy of tongue tie revisions
• How CST releases restrictions in the movement of the fascia — and how tension in different areas of the body may contribute to feeding issues
• A real example of how one family benefitted from CST, avoided reattachment, and improved their breastfeeding experience!

Timestamps:

00:33  Intro\

02:31  Tongue tie revision & reattachment

04:55  What is CST?

07:50  How CST can help your patients

09:47  Spinal torsion

10:56  Newborns & aftercare exercises

11:46  Case example

13:11  Know your provider

Links:

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Email us: [email protected]
We’re here to help!

My Craniosacral Therapy Foundations virtual course is open for enrolment! Register today for the opportunity to learn CST from the comfort of your home:
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Description:

Should bodywork be a key part of the frenectomy/frenotomy preparation that you offer your clients? The answer is a resounding YES!

Tongue tie is a condition that restricts the tongue’s range of motion, making it difficult for babies to latch or nurse properly. If a baby is unable to keep their tongue in the right position, they may have difficulty swallowing or wind up chewing on the nipple rather than sucking it — certainly not fun for anyone! A frenectomy or frenotomy surgically corrects tongue tie through removing or snipping the piece of tissue that tethers the tongue too tightly to the floor of the mouth. 

While tongue tie revision is a widely practiced intervention, it’s not perfect! Fascial tension and tightness can continue to cause the tongue to remain on the floor of the mouth, even after the surgery has been completed. 

Providing 1-2 sessions of bodywork before a baby’s surgery can greatly improve their chances of success — and even help to heal some of the lingering effects of birth trauma that may be causing the little one pain or stress! 

In this week’s episode of the MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast, I reveal the 3 biggest reasons why bodywork is an absolutely essential part of preparing for a tongue tie revision.

Press play to learn: 

• How the effects of birth trauma can worsen tethered oral tissues
• Why it’s important to optimize the tongue’s range of motion before surgical intervention — and how this can improve the surgical results!
• How the use of Pitocin during labour actually affects babies during the birthing process

Timestamps:

00:33  Intro

01:18  Top 3 reasons for pre-frenectomy bodywork

02:10  Effects of birth trauma

03:30  Effects of Pitocin during labour

05:47  Pain post-birth

07:00  Fascial restrictions

09:32  Fascial lines

11:51  Recap

Links:

CST care for the whole family: https://mybabycst.com

We’re here to help! 

My Craniosacral Therapy Foundations virtual course is open for enrolment! Register today for the opportunity to learn CST from the comfort of your home: 

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Craniosacral therapy isn’t just a powerful treatment tool. It’s also a bridge that can connect all sorts of specialities and allow professionals to greatly enhance the quality of care that we offer our clients! This week’s episode of MyBaby Craniosacral Podcast is for forever-learners in all specialties —from feeding specialists to PTs — who are always working to expand their skills. 

Craniosacral therapy is the perfect modality for forever-learners, because there is always something new to discover, implement, and practice. Even four years into my own CST journey, I find myself amazed by how much there is to learn… and how beautifully the practice can complement other modalities. 

Whether you’re a speech language pathologist, IBCLC, CLC, physical therapist, reflux specialist, or sleep specialist, CST will help you connect the dots, provide a more holistic level of care for your clients, and offer deeper and more functional healing.

In this episode, you’ll learn: 

• Why forever-learners tend to develop imposter syndrome — and why having imposter syndrome is a sign that you should actually be MORE confident
• Why adding CST to your existing practice will benefit not only your clients, but yourself as well! 
• Why being on a journey of forever-learning often also means being on a journey of forever-healing

Links:
My Craniosacral Therapy Foundations virtual course is now open for enrolment! Register today for the opportunity to learn CST from the comfort of your home:
https://www.beamescst.com 

CST care for the whole family: https://mybabycst.com
We’re here to help!

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Hey there! Welcome to episode one! For the first week I'm going to tell you the story of how I got into infant craniosacral therapy. Maybe this will inspire you to come join me; maybe it will just remind you that it's never to late to switch directions in life.

-Meaghan Beames

Founder of MyBaby CST

Hello! This week on the MyBaby podcast I'm giving a broad overview of craniosacral therapy, and how it affects and works with baby bodies specifically.

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Most of us start off inside the womb, and each womb is different. Today we're talking about positioning in utero and how it affects the baby. 

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