Problems with breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Problems and Holistic Solutions

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful and rewarding experience for both mother and child. Unfortunately, it is not always without
challenges in the early days. Many mothers and babies face difficulties such as poor
suckling technique, nipple pain or reduced milk production. These factors can quickly make
the breastfeeding journey stressful and overwhelming. A combined approach consisting of professional
Breastfeeding consultation and gentle osteopathy provide a unique and effective way to address these concerns. This
holistic method supports both mother and baby in achieving a smoother and much more comfortable
breastfeeding experience where the focus is on calm and presence.

Our Breastfeeding Treatments

Breastfeeding consultation provides:

Amnings konsultation giver:

Personlig vejledning om positionering,

låseteknikker

løsninger på fælles udfordringer, der sikrer, at mødre føler sig selvsikre og bemyndigede.

Osteopathy complements this by:

adressering af fysiske restriktioner hos moderen, der kan forstyrre fodring

spændinger i babys kæbe eller nakke

evaluering og behandling af tungebånd eller læbebånd

Together, these services offer a comprehensive approach to overcoming breastfeeding difficulties and promoting a positive feeding relationship. Whether you are struggling with specific issues or looking to optimize your breastfeeding experience, this combined care can help you and your baby thrive.

Contact us today to learn more about how we can help you and your baby overcome breastfeeding problems and achieve a safe and harmonious breastfeeding experience.

Osteopathy for breasfeeding

Breastfeeding consultation gives you reassurance and concrete guidance

To overcome the initial obstacles, targeted guidance is often essential. A breastfeeding consultation offers personal help to optimize your techniques and find the breastfeeding positions that work best for you. Here you will receive specific guidance on positioning, including how to best implement laid back breastfeeding in your everyday life. The consultation also provides solutions to common challenges and ensures that you as a mother feel confident and empowered in your new role. Through professional support and knowledge, you can navigate around the most common pitfalls and create a solid foundation for a long-term breastfeeding period.

Problems with breastfeeding

Deborah Tassi

Deborah Tassi is a skilled osteopath and certified breastfeeding consultant with a passion for supporting mothers and babies on their breastfeeding journey.

She provides a holistic and personalized approach to addressing the physical and emotional challenges that often arise during breastfeeding.

Her method combines the gentle techniques of osteopathy with evidence-based breastfeeding guidance, focusing on both the mother and the baby. For mothers, she addresses issues such as back pain, tension in the chest or shoulders, all of which can interfere with comfortable breastfeeding.

For babies, Deborah works to relieve tension in the neck, jaw, and body, which can improve latching, reduce reflux, and support overall feeding effectiveness.

Deborah believes that breastfeeding should be a nurturing and empowering experience for both mother and child. By identifying and treating the root causes of breastfeeding difficulties, she helps create a more harmonious and enjoyable feeding relationship. Whether you’re struggling with specific issues or simply want to optimize your breastfeeding experience, Deborah’s care is here to support you every step of the way.

Problems with breastfeeding

Breastfeeding consultation and Osteopathy: A Holistic Solution

Breastfeeding can be a beautiful and rewarding experience, but it’s not without its challenges. Many mothers and babies face difficulties such as poor latching, pain, or milk supply issues that can make the journey stressful. A combined approach of breastfeeding consultation and osteopathy provides a unique and effective way to address these concerns, supporting both mother and baby in achieving a smoother and more enjoyable breastfeeding experience.

This holistic method focuses on the wellbeing of both mother and child.

Osteopathy for Breastfeeding

Osteopathy supports the baby's physical well-being during breastfeeding

Sometimes the cause of breastfeeding problems goes deeper than just technique. Here, osteopathy can complement breastfeeding guidance in a valuable way. An osteopath can examine and treat tension in the baby's jaw, neck or skull, which can make it difficult for the baby to open their mouth sufficiently and thus achieve a good latch. In addition, evaluation and treatment of a tight tongue tie or lip tie is offered, which is often a hidden cause of breastfeeding difficulties. Treatment also addresses physical restrictions in the mother that can interfere with feeding, such as tension in the body after birth.

Laid back breastfeeding technique

Is it good enough?

Laid back breastfeeding as a natural approach

One of the most effective methods for alleviating breastfeeding problems is the laid-back breastfeeding position. Laid-back breastfeeding is a technique where you, as a mother, sit or lie comfortably back while your baby rests belly to belly on your chest. This position uses gravity to support the baby, which means you don't have to tense your neck or shoulders. At the same time, laid-back breastfeeding stimulates the baby's innate neonatal reflexes, such as the rooting reflex and the sucking reflex. This makes it much easier for the baby to find the nipple and get a deep and correct latch.

When is laid back breastfeeding particularly beneficial?

Laid-back breastfeeding is a versatile method that can help in many different situations. If your baby falls asleep quickly at the breast, the reclined position can activate your baby's reflexes and keep them more awake during breastfeeding. If you experience a strong milk flow that your baby has difficulty following, laid-back breastfeeding makes it easier for the milk to flow out of the mouth so that your baby doesn't feel overwhelmed. The technique is also ideal if breastfeeding has become completely difficult. By placing your baby naked on your chest skin-to-skin, you can mimic the natural process from right after birth and give your baby the opportunity to rediscover their innate instincts.

Benefits of laid back breastfeeding

When the baby has a good latch, the risk of pain and sores is significantly reduced, which is often a major focus area when breastfeeding problems arise. Laid-back breastfeeding also helps reduce fatigue in the mother, as you can rest in a relaxed position while breastfeeding. This calmness promotes the secretion of oxytocin, also known as the love hormone, which strengthens the bond between mother and child and stimulates milk production. If your baby is having difficulty gaining enough weight, laid-back breastfeeding can also contribute to increased milk intake, because gravity compresses the breast and squeezes the milk out more effectively.

A joint effort against breastfeeding difficulties

Together, lactation consulting and osteopathy offer a comprehensive and holistic approach to overcoming breastfeeding difficulties and promoting a positive feeding relationship. Whether you are struggling with specific challenges or simply looking to optimise your breastfeeding experience from the start, this combined care can make a huge difference. By integrating knowledge of sucking techniques and laid back breastfeeding with a focus on body balance, we can help you and your baby thrive and enjoy this special time together.