Baby Clinic
Our baby clinic is a unique experience where 2 Osteopaths combine their almost 45 years of experience and 4 hands to provide hands on care for your infant.
Dr Sara Jane Hammond has been a registered Osteopath for over 20 years. With an interest and further training in Paediatrics and Biodynamic Osteopathy, her gentle hands on approach is enjoyed by babies from birth.
Dr Lauren Coffey has been practicing for over 20 years and has 2 children of her own. Her own breastfeeding journey has led her to have a strong interest in oral function and its role in feeding, breathing and sleeping. She has also recently trained in Orofacial Myology to help optimise oral function throughout the lifespan.
We will take a thorough history, from pregnancy to birth and beyond and then assess your baby for signs of tension throughout the body – this may look like head favouring, asymmetrical posture or movements, unusual head shape, clenched fists or elevated shoulders, difficulty with latch or feeding, excessive wind, spitting up or constipation.
We use a range of hands on techniques which we choose according to your babies tolerance and will often give you some advice or exercises to perform at home so that you can be involved in your babies progress.
We will always include other healthcare workers in your babies care if we feel they would benefit. Our goal is for all babies to feel comfortable in their bodies so that they can function, feed and grow to their full potential!