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36 | How Cranio-sacral Therapy Can Help You Baby's Latch with Meghan Beames, CST

Is your baby struggling to latch, feed efficiently, or seem tense for no clear reason? Could the missing piece in your breastfeeding journey actually be hidden tension in their body?

In this eye-opening episode of Breastfeeding With Confidence, I’m joined by craniosacral therapist Meghan Beames to unpack something most parents never hear about in the hospital—how subtle tension patterns in your baby’s body can cause major breastfeeding challenges… and how craniosacral therapy can gently release them.

We talk about:

Why your baby’s latch might not improve with positioning tweaks alone
What oral motor dysfunction really means and how it’s connected to the nervous system
The myth of the “lazy baby” and how fight-or-flight can show up in newborns
How bodywork like craniosacral therapy can support milk supply, digestion, and better sleep
Signs your baby may be compensating for hidden body tension—and what to do next

Whether you’re exclusively breastfeeding, combo feeding, or just starting to wonder if something feels off—this episode will leave you feeling empowered, equipped, and ready to advocate for your baby’s functional wellness.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how craniosacral therapy can unlock better breastfeeding—without waiting for a full-blown crisis.

RESOURCES:

FREE - 5 Mistakes that Sabotage Breastfeeding (littlebearlactation.com/mistakes )

Breastfeeding Success Bundle (littlebearlactation.com/bundle )

Virtual Lactation Support (littlebearlactation.com/virtual-lactation-consultant )

Find a Craniosacral Therapist near you (https://www.beamescst.com/grads/)

Megan's Podcast (https://tr.ee/wB12wHSvts)

Breastfeeding Resources

Fix Your Latch Guide

6 Week Postpartum Concierge Breastfeeding Support Package

Concierge Breastfeeding Prep & Thrive Package (Prenatal Prep + 6 weeks Postpartum Support)

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Welcome to Breastfeeding With Confidence

00:57 Meet Megan Beams: What is Craniosacral Therapy?

04:56 Tension in Newborns: What to Look For

15:05 Oral Motor Dysfunction & Feeding Struggles

20:43 Common Breastfeeding Problems That Start in the Body

21:15 Fight or Flight in Babies—And Why It Matters

21:59 The Truth Behind the “Lazy Baby” Label

22:31 Feeding Reflexes: What You’re Not Being Told

24:46 Hands-On Tips for Supporting Baby’s Body

28:58 Why Movement Matters for Breastfeeding Success

31:47 How to Trust Your Intuition When Something Feels Off

33:09 Finding a Skilled Craniosacral Therapist Near You

33:56 Traveling for Treatment & Final Thoughts

35:53 Final Encouragement & Next Steps

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