Struggling with Latch? How Chiropractic Care Can Support Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and nourishing things we can do for our babies, but that doesn't mean it's always easy. Many new moms face unexpected challenges and one of the most common is difficulty with latching. If you've ever felt frustrated, in pain, or unsure why your baby just can't seem to latch properly, you're not alone.
What many parents don’t realize is that sometimes the cause isn't about positioning or milk supply, it may actually be rooted in your baby’s nervous system or physical tension from birth.
The Connection Between Latch and the Nervous System
Your baby’s ability to latch involves a complex coordination of muscles, nerves, and reflexes, all of which are controlled by the nervous system. If there is tension or misalignment in the spine (especially the upper neck or jaw), it can impact:
Tongue and jaw movement
Sucking reflex
Head positioning
Comfort when lying on one side
Even a gentle misalignment from the birthing process can lead to discomfort or restriction in the areas that affect feeding.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care for infants is gentle, specific, and supportive of the body’s natural function. Adjustments use only light fingertip pressure and are tailored to each baby’s individual needs.
By identifying and relieving areas of tension or imbalance, chiropractic care can:
Improve jaw mobility
Reduce discomfort during feeding
Support more symmetrical head movement
Enhance the baby’s ability to latch and nurse effectively
Decrease frustration and fussiness at the breast or bottle
For many families, chiropractic care is a game changer in their breastfeeding journey.
Signs Your Baby May Benefit from Chiropractic Support
Prefers turning their head one way
Slides off the breast easily or struggles to stay latched
Makes clicking sounds while feeding
Seems uncomfortable or arches back during nursing
Has a shallow latch or weak suck
Experiences gas, reflux, or colic symptoms
These signs can indicate underlying tension that may be interfering with comfortable, effective feeding.
You Deserve Support
At Bee Kind Family Chiropractic, we understand how emotional and overwhelming feeding challenges can feel. As a Webster-certified and pediatric-trained chiropractor, and a mama who’s walked this journey myself, I bring both clinical expertise and real-life experience to the table.
This isn’t just care, it’s a judgment-free space where you and your baby are supported with empathy, understanding, and gentle techniques tailored to your needs. Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, combo feeding, or bottle feeding with expressed milk or formula, chiropractic care can help your baby feel and function their best and help you feel more confident and connected along the way.
