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Name the Fontanelles that are present in a new born baby and give the approximate age of closure
Anterior Fontanelle (Bregma) closes at 18months- 2 years
Posterior Fontanelle (Lambda) closes at 3 months
Antero-Lateral Fontanelle (Pterion) closes at 3 months
Postero-Lateral Fontanelle (Asterion) closes at 1 year
How does the occiput a newborn baby differ from that of an adult and at what age is it considered to be completely fused (A diagram may be helpful)?
Occiput in 4 portions separated by cartilage which gradually fuses during the first 6 years.
Squamous portion (Squama) posteriorly
Basilar portion (Basi-occiput) anteriorly
Two Condylar portions (lateral portions) laterally.
Condylar-Squamous cartilages fusing by the age of 3 years
Condylar-Basilar cartilages fusing by the age of 6 years
Cartilaginous areas are less able to self correct than membranous structures.
All areas of incomplete ossification are sites of potential distortion. Forms the Foramen Magnum and contributes to Jugular Foramina - both these areas particularly are particularly susceptible to distortion.
How does the Sphenoid of a new born baby differ from that of an adult?
The Sphenoid is in 3 parts consisting of
A Central Body and Lesser Wings
The Right Greater Wing and Pterygoid Plates
The Left Greater Wing and Pterygoid Plates
These three parts are usually united within the first few months of birth
From what age is it possible to treat a baby?
From birth
What is a Ventouse birth?
A suction cup is used on the babies head to ease it out during delivery if it has got stuck.
Why is early treatment of Birth Trauma particularly recommended?
Early treatment is essential in order to enable complete resolution and recovery from birth trauma.
If left untreated the shock of the compressive and restrictive forces of birth becomes more deeply embedded in the system and also sets up a future pattern of how the system will handle stress and shock.
It is easier to undo the shock and trauma of birth at an earlier age and prevents the stacking of more life trauma on top.
Early release of any restrictions will enable balanced and healthy growth.
The longer a distortion pattern is left in the cranium the longer it will take to treat and the less complete the resolution.
Early treatment can help prevent early childhood conditions such as asthma, allergies, colic and can also help with any breast- feeding difficulties.
Complete resolution of birth patterns before bones fuse.
What is Pyloric Stenosis
Is a condition caused by an enlarged pylorus. The pylorus is a muscle that opens and closes to allow food to pass through the stomach into the intestine. When this muscle becomes enlarged, feedings are blocked from emptying out of the stomach.
Common in infants- from birth to a few months old.
How would you treat Pyloric Stenosis?
Occipital release to free up the Vegas nerve. Release shock and trauma using Solar Plexus and Cardiac Plexus contacts, treat the system as a whole. Direct contact just above the belly button.
Describe how you would release the sub-occiput in a newborn baby?
Soft flat fingers under the occiput.
Crown-Cranial Base Contact
Occipital Condyles- slightly higher on the occiput.
Treat the whole system
How would you approach the treatment of a baby with colic?
Looking to release shock and over-stimulation of sympathetic nervous system.
Treat the whole system.
Working on the sympathetic plexi- solar plexus, cardiac plexus.
Sub Occipital release to release Vegas nerve.
Consider diet
Emotional State
Family Field/ life circumstances
What specific focal points would you expect to find in a baby with colic?
Solar Plexus, Cardiac Plexus
In what ways might you address a situation in which a baby does not wish to stay still and settle into treatment?
Suggest mother holds the baby/ feeds the baby.
Treat the mother at the same time.
In what ways might you address a situation in which a young child does not wish to stay still and settle into treatment?
Distract with toys/ books. Parents can help.
Engage and interact directly with the child.
Allow child freedom to run around whilst treating.
Give the two most important pieces of advice that would you give to a young mother who had just had her first baby (with regard to herself rather than the baby)?
Self care/ nourish yourself.
Try not to worry.
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