Abstract Title:

Contribution of chiropractic therapy to resolving suboptimal breastfeeding: a case series of 114 infants.

Abstract Source:

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Oct ;32(8):670-4. PMID: 19836604

Abstract Author(s):

Joyce E Miller, Laura Miller, Ann-Kristin Sulesund, Andriy Yevtushenko

Article Affiliation:

Advanced Professional Practice Chiropractic Paediatrics, Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, UK. [email protected]

Abstract:

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to describe the circumstances, clinical features, role, and results of chiropractic management of infants who were referred to a chiropractic clinic for failure to adequately feed at the breast.

METHODS: Clinical case series of 114 infant cases of hospital-diagnosed or lactation consultant diagnosed feeding problems that were treated with chiropractic therapy in addition to routine care and followed to short-term result.

RESULTS: The most common age of referral was 1 week (mean, 3 weeks; range, 2 days-12 weeks), and the most common physical findings were cervical posterior joint dysfunction (89%), temporomandibular joint imbalance (36%), and inadequate suck reflex (34%). Treatment was chiropractic therapy in addition to any support given elsewhere. All children showed some improvement with 78% (N = 89) being able to exclusively breast feed after 2 to 5 treatments within a 2-week time period.

CONCLUSION: Cooperative multidisciplinary care to support breastfeeding was demonstrated in this population. Chiropractic treatment may be a useful adjunct to routine care given by other professionals in cases of diagnosed breastfeeding problems with a biomechanical component.

Study Type : Human Study

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