General services
Harpenden Children’s Centre
Harpenden NCT and Yahoo egroup
Osteopaths
Cranial osteopathy can do wonders for babies; the gentle release of pressure & tension from birthing can change an unsettled baby into a chilled one. Consider taking your newborn to an osteopath for a check-up, particularly if there was any birthing trauma (eg. an instrumental delivery, or a fast labour, etc), or for breastfeeding difficulties (eg. a stiff neck can prevent a good latch), wind or colic, or for generally unsettled babies. Always consult a breastfeeding counsellor too (local clinics, national helplines) as there's crossover between issues listed here.
Some local clinics that mums have used (all have mother & baby specialists):
Somacare (Harpenden)
Osteopathics (Harpenden)
The Penn Clinic (Hatfield) ** Newborn infant check under 2 weeks old - FREE
The Southdown Clinic (Harpenden)
Sharon Winkler Osteopathy (Hatfield)
Local mums are involved in:
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