Pregnancy, birth and early life are profound and formative times. These first moments can determine many aspects of health that condition the rest of our lives. Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy (BCST) offers a powerful understanding of these events and through a unique and deep contact with the human system, can help the expression of the innate life force within each individual. To use these skills effectively can help the development of the embryo, fetus, baby and mother.

 

During Pregnancy:

     BCST keeps your body in peak performance to provide you and your baby with the healthiest gestation and birth experience. It is not only safe but recommended during pregnancy, as it calms the nervous system of both mother and child. A calmer nervous system can strengthen the emotional bonding between you and your child which has the potential of being short-circuited due to pre-natal stresses and trauma. Although the growing fetus is highly conscious, they do not yet know the difference between mother’s thoughts and feelings and its own, so when Mom’s system is soothed and balanced during pregnancy, the baby benefits as well.

    BCST can help a woman’s body adjust to the changes created by pregnancy, and can also support the new mother to approach labor with strength, confidence and vitality.

 

Through a supportive and gentle touch, BCST strengthens

your taxed immune system to soothe or even prevent:

*hypertension    *swollen ankles     *backache

*heartburn          *fatigue                 *morning sickness

*constipation     *anxiety                  *hormonal changes

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Post-Natal Recovery and Breastfeeding:

  Your body has a lot of work to do recovering from birth and caring for a newborn. BCST supports C-Section recovery and soothes postpartum depression, post-epidural complications, headaches, vaginal tears, and post-delivery fatigue. BCST can also help you find balance for healthy milk production and an optimized breastfeeding experience.

 

 BCST for Babies:

    Working with mothers and babies postnatally can help with recovery from the the rigors of childbirth. Babies respond very well to Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy and it is particularly beneficial to rebalance the whole body system within the first year. BCST is extremely gentle and respectful to the baby, and recognizes that babies are conscious and very aware.

    Many babies experience strong compressive forces during birth, which can cause a contraction within their system. This can manifest as shock and trauma, leading to other conditions. If treated at this stage, the birth trauma can be resolved before traumatic holding patterns become set within the physical body.

Birth trauma can lead to a number of conditions experienced by babies and if not corrected, these can lead to significant life long health issues. 

*What can you expect during a session:

Younger babies are often treated while being held by a parent. Treatment can be given during breastfeeding or bottle feeding and sometimes, with mobile babies, on the massage table. The practitioner uses their sensitivity to closely observe a baby’s body language, making eye contact and using a refined felt sense and touch to tune into subtle rhythms within the body to facilitate healing. It is non-manipulative, and you are encouraged to respond to your baby. Most babies find it to be relaxing and smile throughout. It is permission based – led by your child. 

*After a session: Changes that occur in the body following the treatment tend to take around 48 hours to integrate, some babies may be unsettled during this time. This is normal and will pass. It is also common for the feeling of peace and well being to spill over to the parents during and after the session.

   BCST provides gentle, yet effective balancing so your baby is happy and healthy–there is only good that can come out of a treatment!