Start with the Source: How Chiropractic Helps Newborns Thrive and Why It Might Be the Career You're Looking For
You entered healthcare to genuinely help people. Maybe you pictured yourself delivering babies, guiding parents through those crucial first weeks, or solving real problems with both your hands and heart.
Now imagine this: A mother enters your office, exhausted and worried. Her newborn struggles at the breast—tense, crying, unable to latch properly or gain weight. She’s tried bottles, numerous feeding positions, and sought help from lactation consultants. Still, nothing seems to have improved. She feels defeated. Her baby feels frustrated. Both are stressed, and both need support.
But then something shifts. After just a few gentle, targeted chiropractic adjustments, the change is clear. The baby latches on for the first time without any struggle or discomfort. Feeding becomes calm, coordinated, and natural. The tension disappears. The mother’s eyes fill with tears, this time of relief and gratitude, as she finally experiences the joy of nourishing her child.
You didn’t prescribe medication. You didn’t perform surgery. You simply removed interference from the baby’s nervous system and let their body do what it was designed to do.
This is what chiropractors do. If you’ve been looking for a career that creates lasting, meaningful change, this might be the path you didn’t realize was out there.
The Problem Behind the Problem
Breastfeeding challenges are very common. These problems are often attributed to poor latching technique, feeding position, or milk supply. But what if the underlying cause is more complex?
Many of these babies are experiencing tension and dysfunction in their small bodies. Their necks might be stiff from birth. Their jaws may not open all the way. Their nervous systems could be stressed from the intense experience of delivery.
Traditional medical methods often miss these structural and neurological problems. That’s where chiropractic care plays a role. Chiropractors are trained to evaluate the spine, cranial bones, and nervous system to find areas of stress or interference that could affect the baby’s ability to feed and function.
What the Research Shows
A 2015 review published in The Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics examined 24 studies on chiropractic care for infants with breastfeeding issues. The results were compelling. In numerous cases, babies who received chiropractic adjustments showed improved latching, better sucking reflexes, less tension, and increased feeding comfort.
One recent case report detailed a 16-day-old infant with birth trauma, a fractured clavicle, and significant breastfeeding difficulties. After just 10 chiropractic visits over six weeks, the infant not only latched more effectively but also showed improvements in sleep, posture, and digestion. The mother reported less pain, stronger bonding, and increased confidence. Click here to read the article.
This is not just anecdotal hype. This is genuine, observed clinical change through gentle, targeted care that helps restore normal nerve function and structure.
Healing Starts with the Nervous System
In chiropractic philosophy, the body isn’t broken; it’s intelligent. Life manifests through the nervous system. When there’s no interference, healing and proper function naturally occur.
This isn’t just theory; it’s the foundation of a profession that helps infants grow, thrive, and connect to their world more peacefully from their very first days.
When the spine and nervous system are properly aligned, everything improves. Feeding. Sleeping. Digestion. Bonding. The baby isn’t just eating better. They’re living better.
And so is the mother.
A Different Kind of Doctor
If you’re interested in medicine, nursing, or physical therapy because you want to impact people’s lives, consider this:
Chiropractors work daily hands-on with people. They see newborns, families, pregnant women, and seniors. They focus on the body’s natural design instead of overriding it. They create change that is lasting, not just temporary.
As a chiropractor, you won’t be stuck behind a desk or buried in pharmaceuticals. Instead, you’ll be face-to-face with families, helping them live more fully.
And if you love the idea of helping babies and new mothers, you won’t find a more rewarding path.
Why Sherman College?
At Sherman College of Chiropractic, you are trained not just in technique, but in philosophy and purpose. You will learn:
- How to analyze the spine and nervous system in newborns and children
- How to adjust infants gently and effectively
- How to support mothers during pregnancy and postpartum
- How to think critically, care deeply, and serve humbly
You will graduate ready to change lives from day one, confident in your skills, and clear in your mission.
Your Future Starts Here
Maybe chiropractic wasn’t on your radar. But if you feel called to help others heal naturally through hands-on care, this could be your calling.
You can be the person who turns tears of struggle into tears of relief. You can be the doctor who helps new life thrive. You can make the world better, one family at a time.
Click here to explore Sherman College of Chiropractic and see how your journey as a healer might begin right here, with a baby’s first breath and a mother’s first smile.
Alcantara J, Alcantara JD, Alcantara J. The Chiropractic Care of Infants with Breastfeeding Difficulties. Explore (NY). 2015 Nov-Dec;11(6):468-74. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2015.08.005. Epub 2015 Aug 20. PMID: 26439932.