Specialized Chiropractic Care for Infant Feeding Challenges

Dr. Darlene Buan-Basit is a leading expert in providing chiropractic care tailored to newborns and infants experiencing feeding difficulties. Our gentle, evidence-informed approach supports families through comprehensive services designed to improve feeding outcomes and comfort.

Tongue Tie Assessment

A tongue tie, and other oral restrictions can restrict an infant’s tongue movement, often causing:

• Difficulty latching

• Poor weight gain

• Gas and reflux

• Maternal nipple pain

As an IBCLC-trained chiropractor, Dr. Buan-Basit is skilled in identifying musculoskeletal signs of oral restrictions. We work closely with lactation consultants, pediatricians, pediatric dentists, and ENT specialists to provide a collaborative, team-based approach.

What We Assess:

• Tongue and lip mobility

• Jaw and neck tension

• Cranial and facial asymmetries

• Suck, swallow, and latch mechanics

Our goal is to understand the full-body impact of the tongue tie, going beyond just the oral restriction itself.

Breastfeeding Ergonomics Support

Feeding should be a comfortable experience for both infant and parent. Improper posture or tension in the baby’s body can contribute to:

• Shallow latch or nipple pain

• Short, frequent feeding sessions

• Reflux-like symptoms

• Difficulty maintaining suction

We optimize your baby’s body mechanics by using:

• Gentle chiropractic adjustments

• Cranial sacral therapy, soft tissue, and intraoral manual therapy

• Parental assessment and positioning recommendations

We also provide feeding and ergonomic guidance to help parents reduce physical strain and increase comfort during feeding sessions.

Manual Therapy for Successful Frenectomy

A frenectomy (tongue or lip tie release) is often only one part of the solution. Persistent body tension and oral dysfunction may remain if not properly addressed.

Pre-Frenectomy Care Includes:

• Relieving muscle tension and preparing the baby and mother

• Preparing the nervous system for surgery

Post-frenectomy care supports healing and optimal muscle/joint function, promoting better feeding, digestion and elimination.

Dr. Darlene Buan-Basit’s specialized chiropractic care offers families comprehensive support through every stage of infant feeding challenges, prioritizing comfort, function, and positive outcomes for both parent and child.