At almost eight months postpartum I find myself trying to build the narrative of my son Owen’s birth. The long version is just too long… but how do I condense that experience into something that encompasses its depth and breadth? That captures the fun, the excitement, the hard work, the fear, the elation and grief?  The empowerment and the disappointment? Giving birth is, as many say, but the doorway into the grand and challenging adventure that is parenthood. The moments of labor and birth felt like an eternity; in retrospect, it was but a fraction of a blink of an eye.  It set the stage for me as a woman and a parent, a rite of passage that prepared me for many hard and wonderful days with an infant in arms. Though I fear it will not do it justice, the “short” version of Owen’s birth is this:

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle, non-invasive and effective hands-on therapy that benefits the whole body. It is safe and beneficial for newborns after birth by relieving restrictions in the body to create health, harmony and well-being.

Issues that can be addressed with Craniosacral Therapy include:
breastfeeding challenges, latching problems, breathing difficulties, colic,digestive issues, acid reflux, constipation, sleeping problems, teething pain, head shape issues, earaches, developmental delays, spitting up, toritcollis, or a baby that was or is tongue tied.

A Note to the Father/Partner:
You play a vital role in pregnancy and birth. You helped to get the baby in and you can help to get the baby out! We at Welcoming Dawn love to include you in our care every step of the way. From listening to heart tones, feeling the baby's head at appointments and catching your little one in your own hands, we are there to support the two of you together on your journey.

Hear what a father has to say about our care:
"I can't say enough about the service and care we received from Welcoming Dawn. Not only did they provide my partner with caring, thoughtful, personal care - mental, physical, and spiritual - they also made space for me to express my trepidation and fear about the process. I would never have been able to be as fully present during the labor and birth process as I was without their guidance and counsel. Anyone embarking on the journey of childbearing would do well to seek their services. It is clear that they care deeply about the families they work with and they go above and beyond to provide a priceless service at an incredible value. They set us on the right path, and I will be forever grateful for the central role they played in giving our son a healthy, happy start in life."
I mean every word of this and more. You all are the best and we are lucky to have you in our community.
Steve L.