"Colic" isn't an answer. It's a word for "we don't know."
When a baby cries for hours and no one can explain it, it often gets called colic.
But crying is communication. Your baby is telling you something isn't right.
Here's what often gets missed: birth is a big physical event for a tiny body. Even a smooth birth puts a lot of pressure on a baby's head and neck. Long labors, C-sections, vacuum, or forceps can add more.
When tension stays in the upper neck, it can affect the nerves that help control digestion, sleep, and calm, especially the vagus nerve.
So the question isn't only "what's wrong with my baby's tummy?" It's "is my baby's nervous system stuck in survival mode?"
So gentle, many babies fall asleep
When most people picture chiropractic, they picture cracking and twisting. That's not what we do with kids.
For babies, I use about the pressure you'd use to check a ripe avocado. Your baby can stay right on your lap or chest. Many drift off to sleep.
For older kids, adjustments are tailored to their size and age, and I explain everything so they know what to expect. Most kids actually look forward to coming in.
I know what it's like to worry
As a mom of two boys, I've felt that fear when your child isn't okay and no one can tell you why. I've questioned whether I was doing the right thing.
I don't want any mom to feel that way. You deserve answers, a plan, and the confidence that comes with both.
Parenting shouldn't feel this hard
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