Baby Bellamy's Success Story with Powerhouse Chiropractic
Being a mom is an amazing and challenging experience at the same time. A mother can experience the most wonderful joy of hearing the laughter of her child, but it can be incredibly distressing when we see our baby struggling with pain and discomfort. I recently had the pleasure of helping baby Bellamy on his chiropractic journey, and with his mom’s permission, I will share his heartwarming story of transformation below.
Baby B
C-Section Delivery | Digestive Issues | Tension | Crying/Discomfort
Bellamy’s Mom knew something wasn't right when her newborn was fighting sleep all day, struggling with digestion, refusing to latch, and wouldn’t go into tummy time. Bellamy seemed uncomfortable in his body all of the time, even after nursing and while being held.
“Since birth, Bellamy was unable to latch, sleep, and had difficulty relaxing his body. He was extremely irritable, stiff, and cried constantly. He seemed to always be in discomfort and distress. As parents, it broke our hearts to not know how to help him.”
Many of the ailments above are quite common in newborns, especially babies born by Cesarean section. But for Baby B, it became clear by the time he was four weeks old that it was not a normal level of pain and tension. His parents were beyond sleepless. Baby B was on medications for digestive discomfort, but they didn’t heal the issue.
His suffering was impacting Mom and her ability to soothe both Bellamy and herself. In search of help, she reached out to me at Powerhouse Chiropractic after a referral from her lactation consultant.
Learning Their Story
When I first met the pair, I asked about their entire pregnancy and birth story, so I could hear the unique journey they went through together. Baby B’s story began with the extraordinary stress his mother went through during her pregnancy. Pregnancy can be a stressful time, but after several tough personal losses, it was an especially tough time for Bellamy’s Mom.
She suffered from preeclampsia and had an emergency C-section at 38 weeks. In the United States, one-third of births are C-sections. It's essential to provide support for moms who've undergone this major surgery. I also consider what extra support the baby may need from the level of chiropractic care.
Deep Nervous System ScaN
What Bellamy’s Mom shared with me about Bellamy’s constant crying and discomfort was heartbreaking. Poor guy and poor mama! It’s distressing for parents when attempts at soothing aren’t working. So I created a custom care plan for Baby B, shared it with his Mom, and we got started.
Part of my initial consultation at Powerhouse Chiropractic is a deep nervous system scan. This simple, non-invasive scan reveals the way the nervous system is operating at its default level. I had a hunch Bellamy’s nervous system may be stuck in a fight/flight pattern after his journey in the womb, through birth, and then with physical ailments throughout the first weeks of his life.
During his first scan, it confirmed Bellamy was stuck in "fight or flight" with low energy reserves. When reading the white dot in the graph above, I could see his sympathetic nervous system was on overdrive. His parasympathetic nervous system balance was low.
This is detrimental to a baby who needs to grow and develop. All of his early experiences created a challenging case, but I’ve helped resolve cases like this before, especially with C-section babies.
Progress After Early Adjustments
“Dr. Sydney devised a specific plan for Bellamy’s care... Bellamy began to show improvement in his sleep and wasn’t as rigid and stiff as he had been. He seemed much more relaxed and was no longer crying inconsolably.”
Checking in after two more weeks of adjustments, Bellamy’s Mom reported even more improvements to his disposition, but his rescans continued to show a fight or flight response.
Although he was more comfortable, calmer, and better able to soothe himself, I kept working diligently so the parasympathetic - or healing and calming - part of his nervous system could become active.
This is where the true transformation occurs; when the nervous system and body are in alignment, we can heal on a deeper level than when we are stuck in fight or flight.
Differences After Three Months of Care
Bellamy’s rescan after three months of chiropractic care showed outstanding improvement - from a lowest score of 56 to a highest score of 85, out of 100. Mom reported his sleep and mood have improved, and he cries much less. He seems much more comfortable!
The scan above caught up to his improvements, showing he was no longer stuck in fight/flight mode.
Under my care and with regular visits, Bellamy was able to move into maintenance care. As of writing, he is a much happier seven-month-old who is meeting his developmental milestones and growing strong!
Sudden Smiles
The biggest wins for this sweet family were a happier baby, pooping consistently, moving comfortably, and better sleep for everyone. It’s like a different baby comes into my office now compared to where we started! His smiles and giggles mean the world to me.
“Six months later he is a completely different baby. He is full of energy, mobility, and all smiles. He no longer wakes up screaming and crying. The work Dr. Sydney has done with B has greatly impacted him and I truly believe she helped set him on the right path. B loves seeing Dr. Sydney he is always smiling and laughing with her and loves getting his adjustments. I’m thankful for Dr. Sydney and the amazing work she does!”
The best part of their story for me is how they bond as a family now. With Bellamy’s happier disposition and better well being, they can spend more time bonding and relaxing together. And if Momma’s happy, everyone benefits!
About Powerhouse Chiropractic
Chiropractic care is gentle, non-invasive, and drug-free, making it a great option for moms, babies, and kiddos. I’m dedicated to helping women love the body they live in by helping them function well. I’m passionate about helping children because their potential in the early stages of life is limitless with proper chiropractic care.
If you have any questions about chiropractic care, feel free to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help you and your little ones at the same time with combination appointments!
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