Your Baby’s Body Tells the Story
NONE OF THESE signs point to a “difficult baby”. All of them are the story the body tells about how they arrived.
Thankfully, this is a story we can rewrite. Dr. Erin has 20 years experience after being trained in the gentlest touches to create ease.
The Vagus Nerve and its Connections
How do we know when the vagus nerve isn’t sending a good signal to the tongue? Babies may look asymmetrical, with one side twisting or pulling. Babies will likely dislike tummy time. While asleep, baby may prefer an open mouth posture, indicating a related airway issue that can cause sleep apnea, snoring, or sinus and adenoid problems. Their suck will also likely be inefficient or they may prefer bottle feeding. When looking at the infant’s face, you may notice that their jaw is not very prominent, or that their jaw opens more to one side than the other.