Structural
Birth can create strains on a newborn's structure. The "bones" of the skull fold over each other to allow the head to pass through the birth canal. When the child is born then these soft ones have to unfold and there are occasions when this does not occur immediately or evenly. The pressure created in crying often assists this to occur.

Of major consideration in the baby's head is what is called the cranial base. This is the base of the skull and is where major nerves and blood vessels pass from the neck into the skull . There is a joint that exists between the occipital bone and the temporal bone and within this joint is a hole through which major vessels pass. Any twisting in the skull can cause pressure on these nerves and blood vessels. We have found in many cases that this joint, called the occipital-mastoid joint is compressed together on one side in particular and this causes many problems associated with digestion.
Why? Well the vagus nerve which passes through is responsible for taking nerve supply through to the digestive organs, the stomach, liver and intestines. By releasing this joint through very gentle cranial techniques babies find relief from the neck pain and the digestive problems.

Feeding from one side
We have treated many babies who are willing to feed from one breast but cry when put on the other breast. This is because it actually hurts them to turn their neck that way. Gentle finger pressure or cranial work is all it takes to correct the slightly incorrect rotation and then the baby is happy to feed from both breasts. It is important to try and get this as soon as possible to avoid upsetting the mothers milk supply.