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Bloom Babies: Helping Baby Oliver Find Comfort Through Osteopathy

  • Writer: Katie Brierley, M.Ost, M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons)
    Katie Brierley, M.Ost, M.Sc., B.Sc. (Hons)
  • Jul 3
  • 3 min read

Through osteopathic treatment 4-week old Oliver found relief from tummy troubles, making feeding, sleep, and snuggles much more comfortable.


A dark-haired osteopathic manual practitioner with pink glasses and a silver pendant necklace treats a newborn baby lying on a treatment table. She wears a white crewneck long-sleeve shirt, and the scene is set against a clean white background with calming blue tones.

Babies may be tiny, but their bodies are doing big things, and sometimes those adjustments come with a few hiccups (literally). Baby Oliver struggled with reflux, gas, and feeding troubles that made his early days tougher than expected. His parents knew he was uncomfortable - lots of squirming, fussing, and restless sleep - and wanted a gentle way to help.


That’s when they discovered osteopathy for babies - a soft, hands-on approach that helped Oliver find comfort in his own body.


Little bodies tell big stories through movement. Osteopathy helps them feel good, naturally.

Oliver’s Early Challenges: A Gassy, Unsettled Baby


Oliver wasn’t the happy milk-drunk baby his parents had imagined. Instead breastfeeding felt like a battle, and his tiny tummy seemed to be in constant distress. Here’s what they noticed:


  • Frequent fussiness and squirming after feeds

  • Arching his back and tensing up when trying to settle

  • Short, restless sleep cycles (hello, exhausted parents!)

  • Difficulty latching and feeding smoothly


When a baby is uncomfortable they don’t just cry, they arch, tense, and squirm. Osteopathy looks at those subtle cues to find the root cause.

His parents tried everything from burping tricks to cutting out dairy, but nothing helped. Every day felt like a cycle of trial and error, searching for that one trick that would finally help him settle.That’s when they turned to osteopathy.



How Osteopathy Helped: Gentle, Targeted Care


Osteopathy isn’t just about symptoms. It looks at how everything is connected. By gently working with Oliver’s body, I helped:


  • Ease tension in his diaphragm and tummy: Helping digestion move more smoothly, reducing gas buildup.

  • Relax his jaw and neck: Making feeding feel more natural and effortless.

  • Calm his nervous system: Encouraging deeper, more settled sleep.


Using soft touch, gentle movement, and a whole-body approach, his treatment focused on creating a sense of comfort and ease in his little system. He enjoyed it so much that he would often fall asleep mid-session.


Babies express comfort through movement. When they feel good, they stretch, wiggle, and snuggle freely. Osteopathy helped Oliver do just that.

The Happy Ending: A More Relaxed Baby


In just two or three sessions, the changes were undeniable. What started as constant squirming and frustration became a steady shift toward comfort, ease, and connection. His parents started to notice:


  • Less squirming and more content snuggles. Instead of twisting and tensing up after feeds, Oliver finally seemed more settled.

  • Feedings became smoother, and latching improved. Nursing no longer felt like a struggle. Oliver latched without hesitation and finally fed without the fuss. His Mum felt relieved knowing he was getting what he needed without discomfort.

  • Longer, calmer sleep (cue happy parents!). The restless nights of very short, interrupted sleep cycles started to fade. Oliver stretched out, sighed deeply, and slept in peaceful stretches, allowing everyone in the house to finally breathe a little easier.


But the biggest change? Peace of mind for his parents. No more second-guessing every burp, worrying through every feed, or feeling helpless when the fussiness wouldn’t stop. Instead, they saw their baby finally settle into comfort, breathing easy, moving freely, and finding his natural rhythm.


A happy baby makes for happy parents. Oliver’s calm, relaxed body let everyone breathe a little easier.

Gentle Care for Growing Bodies


Osteopathy is all about supporting movement, comfort, and balance at every stage of life. Whether it’s newborn digestion struggles or grown-up mobility challenges, treatment can help everyone find their rhythm again.


Curious how osteopathy could help your little one (or you)? Let’s chat!


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