Signs Your Newborn May Benefit from Chiropractic Care

We hear it all the time: “Why would a baby need to see a chiropractor?” The truth is, birth—no matter how smooth—can be tough on tiny bodies. From positioning in the womb to delivery itself, there are many reasons your newborn may benefit from gentle, specific chiropractic care.

Here are common signs your newborn could benefit from an adjustment:

During Birth:

• Forceps, vacuum, or cord wrapped around the neck

• Long labor or very fast delivery

• Hard or traumatic delivery

• Emergency or planned C-section

• Stuck in the birth canal

After Birth:

• Misshapen or cone-shaped head

• Torticollis (head tilting)

• Difficulty nursing on one or both sides

• Constipation or excessive fussiness

• Colic or reflux

• Excessive spitting up

• Trouble sleeping

• Favoring one side when turning head

• Arching of the back or body stiffness

• Uneven movement of arms or legs

• Frequent crying that seems unrelated to basic needs

At Light House Family Chiropractic, we specialize in infant care using the gentlest, neurologically focused techniques. Dr. Nikki is certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and trained to assess and adjust newborns safely and effectively. We also have a lactation counselor on staff to support our patients on their feeding journeys.

If any of these signs sound familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to just “wait it out.” Let’s support your baby’s nervous system and help them thrive from day one.

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