Cranial Distortion Patterns and Adjusting: Supporting Breastfeeding Success

The event titled 'Cranial Distortion Patterns and Adjusting: Supporting Breastfeeding Success' is an educational course designed for healthcare practitioners focusing on the treatment of infants with feeding challenges. Held at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, United States, this comprehensive 8-hour course will cover essential cranial distortion patterns that often originate from birth trauma. Participants will explore how these cranial distortions can impact infant feeding, particularly in the context of breastfeeding.Throughout the course, attendees will learn to identify and adjust common cranial distortion patterns associated with tethered oral tissues (TOTs), which have been a topic of ongoing debate in the medical community, especially regarding the procedure of frenotomy. The hands-on component of the course will equip students with practical cranial adjusting skills and clinical applications, empowering them to provide the highest level of care for infants facing feeding challenges. Additionally, participants will gain confidence in discussing the role of chiropractic care in restoring and supporting the normal oral neurobiomechanical function necessary for successful breastfeeding. To fully engage in the hands-on training, participants are encouraged to bring specific tools, including a portable adjusting table (if applicable), an infant skull model, and a baby doll (recommended: JC Toys - La Baby 16), along with any relevant questions from their own clinical practices.