Baby & child
A smaller body does not mean a smaller story.
With babies and children, the pace, examination and communication must adapt to age, context, medical follow-up and what the child is comfortable allowing.
The consultation begins with the parents: pregnancy and birth where relevant, medical history, current follow-up, sleep, feeding, movement and the reason for consultation.
Examination is progressive and takes place in the parents' presence. Osteopathy does not replace paediatric assessment and is not used to treat fever, infection, breathing difficulty, neurological signs or other acute medical conditions.