As a parent, you’ve probably had that gut feeling that something isn’t quite right with your baby… even though your pediatrician reassures you that “everything looks normal.”
Maybe it’s the way they struggle to sleep unless they’re being held. Or their constant fussiness that goes beyond what feels like “normal newborn behavior.” Or maybe it’s the digestive struggles—gas, reflux, constipation—that keep getting brushed off as “just baby stuff.”
Here’s what we want you to hear loud and clear:
🌿 It’s okay to trust your parental intuition.
Those subtle signs you’re noticing may actually be your baby’s way of telling you their nervous system is under stress—and at Rooted Wellness Chiropractic, we specialize in uncovering and supporting these hidden challenges.
The Alarming Reality About Kids’ Health Today
The statistics around children’s health today are deeply concerning:
📊 According to the CDC, 40% of children now live with at least one chronic health condition.
🍼 And studies in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found 99% of newborns—even those labeled “healthy”—have some form of somatic dysfunction, with the degree of dysfunction linked to the length and intensity of labor.
💡 What this means: standard pediatric checkups, while wonderful for many aspects of your baby’s health, are not designed to detect neurological dysfunction—the kind that can create challenges not only in infancy but later in childhood too.
The “Perfect Storm” That Creates Hidden Stress
We call it the Perfect Storm—a cascade of stressors that can begin even before your baby is born:
👩🍼 During Pregnancy – Chronic stress in mom during pregnancy can lead to stress hormones like cortisol crossing the placenta, altering your baby’s developing nervous system.
👶 The Birth Process – While birth is natural and beautiful, it’s also intense for babies. Even in smooth deliveries, the physical forces on a newborn’s head and neck can stress the brainstem and vagus nerve.
⚕️ Birth Interventions – Tools like forceps, vacuum extraction, or even C-sections (while sometimes medically necessary) can create added strain on your baby’s delicate nervous system, leaving lingering tension and misalignments.
These factors can lead to subluxation, a neurological interference in the communication between your baby’s brain and body.
Subtle Signs Your Baby May Be Under Neurological Stress
At Rooted Wellness Chiropractic, these are some of the early signs we often see in babies experiencing hidden stress:
😴 Sleep Struggles – Trouble falling asleep, only sleeping when held or in motion, restless or short sleep cycles.
🍼 Feeding Difficulties – Poor latch, excessive spitting up, or becoming fussy and distracted during feeds.
🌱 Digestive Issues – Constipation, gassiness, or colic (crying for more than 3 hours a day, 3 days a week).
👀 Physical Imbalances – Favoring turning the head to one side, flat spots on the head, or stiff movements.
😫 Heightened Sensitivity – Overreacting to sound or touch, frequent startling, or difficulty calming down.
💛 These aren’t “just normal baby things.” They can be indicators that your little one’s nervous system needs support.
Why Traditional Pediatric Care May Miss It
Pediatric checkups are incredible for monitoring growth, vaccinations, and visible signs of illness—but they aren’t built to assess subtle neurological stress.
This often leads to a “wait and see” approach, where symptoms are treated only after they’ve become significant enough for medication or therapy.
At Rooted Wellness Chiropractic, we do things differently.
A Gentle, Neurologically-Focused Solution
Our care is designed to help babies release hidden stress and restore balance to their nervous systems—gently and naturally.
✨ Using INSiGHT Neurological Scans, we can measure how well your baby’s nervous system is functioning. These non-invasive scans detect patterns of stress and subluxation that other exams miss.
✨ With the lightest touch—about the same pressure you’d use to check a ripe tomato—we provide gentle adjustments to help your baby’s nervous system reset, allowing their body to function the way it was designed to.
This is not about “cracking” or forceful movements. It’s about helping your baby’s body find calm, connection, and balance from the inside out.
Trust Your Instincts and Take Action
💛 As parents, you know your baby better than anyone. If something feels off, don’t dismiss that feeling.
The hidden stress affecting your baby today doesn’t have to grow into tomorrow’s chronic challenges.
At Rooted Wellness Chiropractic, we’re here to support you in helping your baby’s nervous system thrive—setting the stage for better sleep, digestion, development, and overall health.
👉 Click here to schedule a consultation today.
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✨ Your instincts matter. Your baby’s nervous system matters. And taking action now can make all the difference.