HOUR ONE

I. Breast (chest) feeding- Why it is so important

• Nutritional superiority
• Neurological and emotional benefits for baby and parent
• The infant gut biome
• Worldwide impact- both global benefits and racial disparity

HOUR TWO

I.  The Collaborative Approach

• Common breastfeeding challenges as seen by the IBCLC
• Overview of Lactation consultant practices and language
• Brief overview of a LC physical exam (to be incorporated by the DC)

II.  The Cause of Cranial Imbalance- The Birth Process

• Pelvis anatomy/alignment in relationship to birth outcome
• Research study of birth and cranial modeling

HOUR THREE

I.  “Nitty Gritty Anatomy” in relationship to Breast(chest)feeding

• The cranial bones and surrounding structures
• Individual cranial anatomy
• How they all interact together

II.    Cranial Nerves specific to Breast(chest)feeding

• XII- Hypoglossal- tongue control
• IV- Glossopharyngeal- Larynx control
• Other misc.
• X- Vagus- parasympathetic input and digestion

HOUR FOUR – Basic Sciences

1.  The Dural System

• Anatomy of the dural system and ventricles of the brain
• Normal cerebral spinal fluid flow mechanism
• Consequences of CSF stagnation or imbalance

II.   Clinical applications

• Case Studies- practice in identifying common subluxation patterns
• Models and 3-dimentional diagrams of cranial interaction
• Torticollis, ear infections, colic, plagiocephaly

III.  Overview re: Tethered Oral Tissues (ties)

• Types
• Genetic Origin
• Collaboration with MD, ENT, DDS