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Birth Trauma and Infant Spinal Stress

For many young parents, natural childbirth may mean that they had a drug-free vaginal delivery. The question to ask is if the birth was stress-free to you and the baby. Long labor or use of the suction cup ( vacuum extractor), forceps or any forceful long lever intervention ( Cesarean section or extensive pulling on your newborn's neck) may have caused undue stress to their delicate spine. Add to this improper lifting of the infant out of a car seat or during a diaper change, and the minor spinal trauma that affect the spine and nervous system which may result in the presence of vertebral subluxation ( when the spinal vertebrae lose normal motion or position).

Many parents report that when their infant was given a chiropractic adjustment, their quality of life improved, noting the reduction or complete resolution of common infant health issues such as colic, unexplained crying, poor appetite, reflux, earache, colds and allergic reactions.

Note: This series and blog is a discussion forum. The following excerpt is from To Your Health magazine. This blog should not be considered as medical advice of any kind.

Chiropractic does not promise to cure or heal any disease or condition with exception of allowing your body to work better. When this happens, sometimes your body will heal itself.