Specialist Newborn and Baby Osteopathy in Bristol

From our Bedminster clinic, our highly experienced osteopaths provide exceptionally gentle treatment for newborns and babies. Using safe and effective cranial techniques, we help relieve mechanical stresses and strains from birth, supporting your baby's comfort and development. Our team can treat babies from just a few days old, helping establish healthy patterns from the very beginning.

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Understanding
Baby Osteopathy

Newborn and baby checks form a large part of our work and many parents bring their babies in from a couple of days old to a few weeks or months old because they are unsettled or having difficulties.

Commonly babies are brought for osteopathy sessions after very quick or long births or an assisted delivery causing the baby to be unsettled or uncomfortable. Paediatric osteopathy can play an important part of relieving pain and discomfort and re-establishing the health in a baby.

We use the very gentle, safe and effective cranial osteopathy techniques on babies to help soothe and relax them.

Some of the reasons parents bring their babies to see us are:

  • Tension and inability to relax
  • Showing signs of digestive discomfort

Having over 30 years experience in Bedminster, many of the babies we see in our clinic come from personal recommendations by other parents. We also receive many referrals from professionals involved with infant care and have good working relations with midwives, health visitors and breastfeeding counsellors, for example, and working alongside lactation consultants to give postural advice related to breastfeeding issues.

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Why Choose The Courtyard Osteopaths

Specialist Baby Experience

Our team has extensive experience treating newborns and babies, with success stories spanning three decades of practice.

Professional Network

We work closely with midwives, health visitors, and lactation consultants, providing comprehensive support for you and your baby.

Gentle, Expert Care

Our treatment uses extremely gentle techniques suitable for even the youngest babies, with many parents reporting immediate improvements in their baby's comfort.
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Common Reasons for Baby Osteopathy

Parents often bring their babies to us for help with:

  • Feeding difficulties and latching issues
  • Birth strains from quick or long deliveries
  • Assisted delivery recovery
  • Digestive discomfort and colic
  • Tension and inability to relax
  • Head shape concerns
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Unsettled behaviour
  • Postural asymmetries
  • Breathing patterns
  • General development checks

What Parents Have Said

Rated 5 star by over 60 clients

5 Star Review for The Courtyard Osteopaths in Bristol for Paediatric Osteopathy.
With Eriko's intuition and skills I am walking with increased comfort, and my neck and shoulders are more mobile, pain free and holding much less tension.

Helen Sheppard - March 2026

5 Star Review for The Courtyard Osteopaths in Bristol for Paediatric Osteopathy.
I would highly recommend Sam Dobbie for treatment with babies...both times the treatment resulted in a better latch when feeding.

Laurie Stansfield - February 2026

5 Star Review for The Courtyard Osteopaths in Bristol for Paediatric Osteopathy.
After just one visit my son noticed a significant improvement and following several visits they have now gone.

keely shepherd - January 2026

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Our Treatment Approach

Parents often wonder when osteopathy might help their child. Consider booking an assessment if you notice:

  • Assessing birth strains and tensions
  • Checking jaw and neck mobility for feeding
  • Evaluating overall symmetry and movement
  • Identifying any areas of discomfort
  • Supporting natural development
  • Promoting relaxation and comfort

 

Treatment uses very subtle techniques that respect your baby's comfort while encouraging their body's natural ability to release tension patterns.

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Professional Support Network

We work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals involved in your baby's care. Our osteopaths:

  • Maintain good working relationships with midwives and health visitors
  • Work alongside lactation consultants for feeding issues
  • Provide support at local breastfeeding groups
  • Offer postural advice related to feeding
  • Share expertise with other healthcare providers
  • Support your family's journey to better health

Our Friendly & Professional Osteopaths

Sam Dobbie

Osteopath

Colette Tirimo

Osteopath

Jeni Briggs

Osteopath

Louise James

Osteopath

Meet the Team

Common Questions About
Baby Osteopathy

How soon after birth can my baby have treatment?
We can treat babies from just hours after birth. Many parents bring their babies within the first few days or weeks, especially if there are feeding difficulties or birth-related strains.
Is treatment safe for newborns?
Yes, our treatment is extremely safe and gentle. We use very subtle techniques specifically adapted for newborns and young babies, and all our osteopaths are highly trained in paediatric care.
Will the treatment hurt my baby?
No, treatment is very gentle. As quoted by one of our parents, "The treatment itself is incredibly gentle and my daughter really seems to enjoy it. She is a visibly more relaxed baby as a result."
How many sessions will my baby need?
This varies depending on your baby's needs. Some babies show improvement after just one or two sessions, while others might benefit from a short course of treatment. We'll discuss this after the initial assessment.
Can you help with feeding difficulties?
Yes, this is one of the most common reasons parents bring their babies to us. We can work with your feeding position and help release any tensions that might be affecting feeding comfort and efficiency.