Infant Colic and Reflux Care in Fitchburg
A new baby experiencing long stretches of crying, frequent spit-up, difficult feeds, and trouble settling can leave the whole family exhausted. Body Wave Chiropractic provides gentle infant chiropractic care in Fitchburg and throughout Dane County for babies experiencing colic, reflux, and difficulty settling, with an approach that considers birth history, body alignment, tension, and nervous system function.
Looking Beyond the Colic or Reflux Label
Colic describes a pattern of frequent or prolonged crying rather than explaining why it is happening. Reflux similarly describes what parents are seeing, but not why it’s there.
Parents often describe intense crying, back arching during feeds, frequent spit-up, short sleep stretches, or unusual stiffness. Some babies also prefer feeding on one side or have trouble turning their head.
Many families have already tried feeding changes, dietary adjustments, or reflux medication, or have simply been told their baby will outgrow it. It’s hard to see your baby so uncomfortable and not get anything out of what you’ve been told to do. At this point in the journey, moms often find our office through a friend, lactation consultant, midwife, or doula.
How Birth Can Influence Tension
Birth is a physical event. During your baby’s first visit, Dr. Laura will ask about pregnancy, position in the womb, labor length, C-section or assisted delivery, feeding, sleep, and what you’re noticing at home.
She then gently examines how your baby’s head and spine move, where tension is present, and whether movement is symmetrical. Particular attention is given to the upper neck and base of the skull.
The exam and any gentle infant adjustment are hands-on and light. Your baby can remain in your arms, on your chest, or on the table, depending on where they’re most comfortable. Parents stay with their baby throughout the visit.
Gentle Nervous System-Focused Care
Chiropractic care for a baby experiencing reflux or colic looks very different from what most people imagine. Dr. Laura uses very light adjustments, with no twisting, cracking, or forceful manipulation.
Her approach focuses on stuck patterns of tension, movement, and nervous system function. As these patterns change, parents may notice their baby settles more easily, sleeps for longer stretches, feeds more comfortably, spits up less, or feels more relaxed and less rigid when held.
A Calmer Start for One Family
One mother brought her two-week-old son to Dr. Laura because he was spitting up constantly, very fussy, arching his back, and felt stiff and stressed when she held him. Because Mom had received care throughout her own pregnancy, she was already familiar with the gentle approach Dr. Laura uses with babies. Almost right away after a couple visits, she noticed he seemed calmer and more settled.
Over the following weeks, she told us he wasn’t spitting up anymore, he was sleeping more deeply and for longer stretches, and he finally felt relaxed when she held him. The colic seemed to just fade into the background. This made such a huge impact on the whole family, and they felt like they could really start to enjoy this exciting time.
Every child responds differently to care: some go faster and some take more time. There are simple cases and some more complex, with additional contributing factors. Dr. Laura enjoys sorting through the process with parents, helping them get results as fast as possible.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Does Dr. Laura Look For When a Baby Has Colic or Reflux?
Will My Baby Be Adjusted Like an Adult?
When Should My Baby See a Pediatrician First?
Will My Baby Simply Outgrow Colic?
How Soon Might Parents Notice Changes?
Where Can I Find Gentle Chiropractic Care for My Baby?
If you’re looking for colic care for a newborn in Wisconsin, a baby chiropractor in Fitchburg, or a pediatric chiropractor serving Dane County, Body Wave Chiropractic provides gentle care for babies experiencing colic, reflux, and other patterns of tension or difficulty settling. Dr. Laura will evaluate your baby’s individual patterns and explain what she finds. Contact us today.
