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 Podcast

00:21 Meet Laura Hoyt: Expert in Infant Body Work

01:41 Laura's Journey into Massage Therapy

02:32 Challenges of Early Motherhood

07:31 Discovering Craniosacral Therapy

17:24 Understanding Craniosacral Therapy

21:17 Craniosacral Therapy for Tongue and Lip Ties

24:45 Explaining Ties and Their Impact

33:50 Understanding Anatomical Differences in Breastfeeding

34:40 The Role of Craniosacral Therapy in Infant Feeding

36:35 Intraoral Work and Its Benefits

38:40 Post-Phrenectomy Care and Muscle Tone Development

41:07 Craniosacral Therapy for Older Children

48:35 Diagnosing Tongue and Lip Ties

50:33 Finding a Craniosacral Therapist

53:04 Signs Your Baby Might Need Craniosacral Therapy

58:52 Craniosacral Therapy for Toddlers and Older Children

01:02:42 Resources and Final Thoughts

Connect with Laura:

Instagram: @relax_lab_family

Website: Relax Lab Family

Phone: (903) 405-4383

Laura’s Resources:

The Craniosacral Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-craniosacral-podcast/id1056454646

Weston A Price Homemade Baby Formula https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/formula-homemade-baby-formula/#gsc.tab=0

The Upledger Institute https://www.upledger.com/

The Gillespie Approach https://www.gillespieapproach.com/

Connect with Michelle:

Instagram: @Mommin_Together
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