Is your baby struggling to get a good seal, or does the latch keep falling off? We can help identify and address underlying issues.  They can often be traced back to oral function problems and nervous system stress. Our combination of lactation and chiropractic addresses these concerns thoroughly.

Breastfeeding shouldn't be excruciating! We'll work to reduce pain and prevent nipple damage.  If your baby’s latch is improper it will cause unnecessary pain and damage. We will assess how well your baby is latching and help make recommendations for ways to heal the damage.

If your baby isn't gaining weight as expected, we can assess feeding effectiveness and support optimal milk transfer.  It is so important to reach out quickly if this is happening as a breastfeeding relationship can go downhill very fast in this scenario.

These can be signs of an inefficient latch or oral motor challenges.  The clicking noises tell us the baby is losing suction while nursing and gulping air into their stomach. This quickly leads to a fussy baby.

Our lactation counselors and pediatric chiropractors are trained to evaluate and provide support for tongue and lip ties, including specific at-home stretches and exercises to help your baby's tongue mobility.  We provide pre-release therapies and post-release rehabilition for your baby. We work closely with our local tongue tie release specialist, Dr. Brielle Renz at All Smiles Dental to make sure your baby is having the best tongue tie results possible.

We can offer strategies and support to manage these uncomfortable issues.  If your baby is not drawing enough milk, your breasts can become clogged and engorged. This can lead to mastitis and other breastfeeding challenges.

By optimizing your nervous system function, chiropractic care can support healthy milk production and let-down, ensuring your baby receives adequate nourishment. Combined with proper lactation support you will be pumping extra milk in no time! 

Sometimes, a baby's discomfort during or after feeding can be related to nervous system stress or alignment issues, which chiropractic care can help address. They could also be from a poor latch, causing gas to be gulped down leading to fussiness. Combining gentle chiropractic and lactation care is a powerful tool to help your baby be happy!

If your baby struggles to turn their head comfortably to nurse on both sides, gentle chiropractic adjustments can help restore mobility. This can help them nurse on both sides easier.

We can assess and help stimulate these vital reflexes that are crucial for instinctive nursing.

Gentle chiropractic adjustments can help address misalignments in your baby's neck, jaw, or spine that might be hindering their ability to latch and suck effectively. For example, the birth process can create stress in a baby's delicate neck bones, making it difficult for them to turn their head comfortably to nurse on both sides. We also focus on reducing stress on your baby's nervous system, promoting relaxation, better coordination, and improved digestion, which can lead to a calmer, more effective nursing experience. For moms, adjustments can improve posture and reduce tension, making breastfeeding more comfortable.  For more information, check out these articles!

Whether insurance covers the cost of a lactation consultant in Bismarck, ND, depends on your specific insurance plan. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many health insurance plans are required to cover breastfeeding support and counseling. Most of our patients are able to receive lactation support for little or no cost. The cost of your care will always be discussed ahead of time. We currently are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) and Sanford Health Insurance for lactation and chiropractic care.

Your consultation will be a supportive and thorough experience. We'll start by listening to your concerns and taking a detailed history. For your baby, we'll assess their feeding, check for proper reflexes like rooting and sucking, and evaluate their alignment and oral structures. For you, we'll discuss your comfort, posture, and any challenges you're experiencing. We'll then develop a personalized care plan that may include gentle chiropractic adjustments for you or your baby, specific breastfeeding techniques, and at-home exercises. Our goal is to empower you with practical solutions and confidence.  

While many factors influence milk supply, chiropractic care can support healthy milk production by optimizing your nervous system function. The nervous system plays a crucial role in regulating hormones and bodily functions, including lactation. By reducing stress and improving neural communication, chiropractic care helps your body function at its best, which can positively impact your milk supply and let-down. Milk production is also based on “supply and demand”. This means that if your baby isn’t latching effectively and not drawing enough milk, it will trigger your brain to make less milk. Proper lactation counseling can ensure an effective transfer of milk aka “demand” and will then will tell your brain to increase your “supply”.