• Vallone S

• Breast Feeding
• Cervical Vertebrae / anatomy and histology
• Cervical Vertebrae / injuries
• Cranial Therapy / methods
• Infant, Newborn
• Manipulation, Chiropractic / methods
• Manipulation, Soft Tissue / methods
• Open Access Document
• Trauma, Nervous System

Increasingly, parents are presenting to the chiropractic office with the chief complaint of breastfeeding dysfunction. Early and consistent breastfeeding support is paramount to the dyad’s ability to establish a functional breastfeeding relationship. It is critical that chiropractors treating this population recognize feeding dysfunction and understand the mechanics of breastfeeding, what might alter those mechanics, and the importance of the role of the IBCLC in supporting the restoration of functional breastfeeding after the chiropractic adjustments have reduced the NMSK dysfunction. This paper outlines some of the mechanical dysfunctions that might interfere with the normal transfer of milk for a neonate.

Author keywords: Chiropractic, breastfeeding, breastfeeding difficulties, biomechanics, pediatric, neonate

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