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From finger to breast: OMT helps latch
Barr, J. [3]
O'Donnell, A.

Journal: The AAO Journal Date: 2024/06, 34(2):Pages: 7-8. doi: Subito , type of study: case report

Full text    (https://meridian.allenpress.com/aaoj/article/34/2/7/500955/LBORC-NUFA-Poster-Abstracts-2024-Clinician-amp)

Keywords:

breastfeeding [33]
case report [726]
female [631]
infants [202]
OMT [3796]
osteopathic manipulative treatment [3817]
pediatrics [549]
women [584]

Abstract:

Introduction/Background: The importance of breastfeeding in infant survival and overall health is well recognized. Breastfeeding and latching difficulty in infants are common complaints in the osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) clinic. Problems contributing to these difficulties range from decreased tongue motion due to tongue tie, uncoordinated tongue motion, torticollis, shallow latch, and more. Case: A 27-day old female presented to the OMM clinic with mom for latching difficulty and was feeding with finger feeds. She was born full term to a nulliparous mother with gestational diabetes via uncomplicated vaginal delivery. Torticollis, palate sensitivity, and lack of tongue coordination were present. Some somatic dysfunctions identified were palate restriction, occipital condyle compression, sacroiliac joint restriction and left respiratory diaphragm restriction all treated with myofascial release. Results: Immediately following treatment, the patient latched onto the breast. Change in breastfeeding position also allowed a deeper latch. One week later, mom reported finger feeds were decreased with increased breastfeeding. OMT was performed, and after another week, mom reported direct breastfeeding. One month later mom reported a growth spurt, and the infant was only finger feeding again. Somatic dysfunctions identified were occipital condyle compression, left palatine and ethmoid restrictions, coronal suture compression, and others. Myofascial release and balanced membranous tension techniques were applied. The infant then latched directly onto the breast. Discussion: This case supports the use of osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) in infants with latching difficulty. After two visits and simple position modifications, she was able to directly breastfeed. While she would not breastfeed after a growth spurt, she latched again after OMT. Having prompt access to a physician skilled in performing OMT can allow for correction of somatic dysfunctions and support the breastfeeding journey.


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