Listen "How Craniosacral Therapy Can Help Common Infant Struggles with Laura Hoyt [Ep 16]"
Episode Synopsis
How Craniosacral Therapy Can Help Common Infant Struggles, with Laura Hoyt In this episode of the Mommin' Together podcast, host Michelle Barnett sits down with licensed massage therapist and craniosacral therapy expert, Laura Hoyt. Laura shares her journey and expertise, discussing the various benefits of craniosacral therapy for infants and mothers, particularly those dealing with oral ties, torticollis, colic, and feeding issues. Learn about the critical connections between craniosacral therapy and your baby's overall wellbeing, and how this gentle practice can help address common newborn struggles. Tune in for invaluable insights and practical tips to support you and your baby on this messy, beautiful journey of motherhood.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:21 Meet Laura Hoyt: Expert in Infant Body Work01:41 Laura's Journey into Massage Therapy02:32 Challenges of Early Motherhood07:31 Discovering Craniosacral Therapy17:24 Understanding Craniosacral Therapy21:17 Craniosacral Therapy for Tongue and Lip Ties24:45 Explaining Ties and Their Impact33:50 Understanding Anatomical Differences in Breastfeeding34:40 The Role of Craniosacral Therapy in Infant Feeding36:35 Intraoral Work and Its Benefits38:40 Post-Phrenectomy Care and Muscle Tone Development41:07 Craniosacral Therapy for Older Children48:35 Diagnosing Tongue and Lip Ties50:33 Finding a Craniosacral Therapist53:04 Signs Your Baby Might Need Craniosacral Therapy58:52 Craniosacral Therapy for Toddlers and Older Children01:02:42 Resources and Final ThoughtsConnect with Laura: Instagram: @relax_lab_familyWebsite: Relax Lab FamilyPhone: (903) 405-4383Laura’s Resources:The Craniosacral Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-craniosacral-podcast/id1056454646Weston A Price Homemade Baby Formula https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/formula-homemade-baby-formula/#gsc.tab=0The Upledger Institute https://www.upledger.com/The Gillespie Approach https://www.gillespieapproach.com/Connect with Michelle: Instagram: @Mommin_Together Join our Mommin’ Together Facebook Community
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