Holistic care is the safest non-invasive way to support healthy immune, neurological and physical development in babies and children. 

Why do babies and children need Chiropractic Care?

The natural forces of labor and delivery can produce incredible strain on an infants head and neck, particularly if the baby is not in an ideal position or with difficult, prolonged labors and deliveries.

The strain of birth, as well as "impact" events (falls, accidents,etc.) can create subluxations in the joints of the spine. Most frequently in the upper spine and cranium. 

The spine is a kinetic chain which houses our nervous sysytem. Any kinks in the chain will affect both function and developement. 

The neurological connections in an infant are developing with incredible speed unlike any other time. A pediatric chiropractic check up ensures that your childs frame and neurological system are functioing optimally.

http://icpa4kids.org/Wellness-Articles/holistic-pediatric-healthcare.html

Pediatric chiropractic and cranial techniques are extremely gentle and specialized, providing drug-free support in managing and preventing many infant and childhood issues by balancing the body's neurology and structural biomechanics.

The following are some of the many issues affected by physical distortions in the head spine and pelvis:

• Difficulty Breastfeeding
• Gas / Colic
• Chronic Ear Infections
• Difficulty Crawling or Walking
• Bed Wetting
• Growing Pains
• Developemental Delays
• Sensory issues

Kiss (Kinetic Imbalances due to Suboccipital Stress)                      Often seen in infants who go through a prolonged or difficult labor & birth. Encompassing a variety of symptoms including

• Colic & Irritability
• Difficulty sleeping
• Difficulty Breastfeeding (Baby cries after few minutes, Painful Latch or only feeding on one side)
• Skull Flattening or abnormalities
• Baby may favor sleeping with head to one side
• Baby may also sleep with head extended back

More info at http://www.kiss-kinderen.be/index.php?page=23

Dr. Elissa Diamond-Fields has many years of post-graduate study in pediatric chiropractic, is Webster certified and is currently completing the ICPA 180 hr certification program.