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A space to improve your health in Dublin city centre. We offer Osteopathic therapies, Pilates, Anten
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11/09/2026

3 Months of Pure Joy! 🍼✨

Time flies so fast! Here is a look at what milestone stage your little one is stepping into at 3 months old:

Physical Development

Lifts head and chest higher during tummy time

Pushes down on legs when feet are on a flat surface

Opens and shuts hands, starting to reach for toys

Communication & Senses

Smiles back at your voice and starts to laugh out loud

Coos, gurgles, and mimics familiar sounds

Tracks moving objects with eyes from side to side

Sleep & Feeding

Sleeps around 14–15 hours a day with longer night stretches

Takes around 4–6 ounces per feeding with stronger head control

Every baby grows at their own unique pace, so cherish each little moment along the way! 🤍

👇 How old is your baby right now? Let us know in the comments below!

01/09/2026

If there’s one thing I’ve learned since becoming a mum, it’s that you can prepare as much as possible... and life can still have other plans.

1. Learning to go with the flow.

I’m a physio specialising in pregnancy, so I was very prepared for a vaginal birth. I had read, studied, prepared my body and knew how I wanted things to go.

But at 39 weeks, my baby decided to turn around, and she was eventually born by C-section.

She clearly had her own plans. 😂

I had to learn that not everything is in our hands. Sometimes, you simply have to let go and accept what is.

2. That you are capable, even when you think you’re not.

When you’re running on almost no sleep and completely exhausted, there are moments when you genuinely think you can’t do it anymore.

And somehow... you do.

You discover a superpower you didn’t know you had.

3. That instinct matters.

Yes, it sounds like a cliché. But it’s true.

I’ve learned to trust that little voice telling me what feels right for me and my baby.

And I’ve learned not to give too much weight to unsolicited opinions or criticism about how I choose to do things.

I can listen, learn and take advice, but ultimately, I don’t have to justify every decision I make as a mother.

4. That there is another dimension to love.

A love I didn’t know existed.

Unconditional, intense, sometimes overwhelming... and almost impossible to put into words.

Sometimes, you just feel it 🤍

And the extra: motherhood is dual.

You can deeply love your baby and hate some parts of being a mum.

You can miss your old life and still not want to go back.

You can be completely exhausted and completely in love.

It can all be true at the same time.

And I think that’s okay. 🤍

Are you a mum/dad?
Do you feel the same? Is there any other thing that has taught you?
I'd love to read your thoughts in the comments!

31/08/2026

🥰Here is what a typical day looks like for your little one at two months old. 👶

As they hit this stage, you'll start to see a lot of growth—both physically and socially!!

They are beginning to move with a bit more coordination, hold their head up for short bursts during tummy time, and best of all, they'll likely reward you with their first true, social smiles. 😍 It's the most wonderful reward!

Your presence, touch, and calm voice are everything to them right now as they learn and explore their big, new world. ❤️ Every cuddle, song, and moment of skin-to-skin contact is helping them feel secure and supported. 👐

Every baby's journey is unique. Some will master these skills faster, and some will take their own sweet time. The most important thing is to celebrate every tiny victory along the way. Enjoy this incredible phase!

What has been your favorite milestone your baby has reached so far? Let us know in the comments! 👇

25/08/2026

THIS IS WHAT A 1-MONTH-OLD IS LIKE

Can you believe your baby is already one month old? As they transition out of the newborn phase, you’ll start seeing big changes in their awareness, movement, and sweet little personality!

Here is what’s happening in your 1-month-old’s world:

✨ Key Milestones at 1 Month:

Physical Development: Movements are becoming smoother! They can lift their head slightly during tummy time and hold it steady briefly when held upright.

Reflexes & Senses: They track moving objects briefly, love looking at human faces, and start enjoying high-contrast, colorful toys.

Sleep & Feeding: Sleeping around 15–16 hours a day as a loose day/night pattern begins to emerge. Feeding routines are becoming a bit more predictable as their latch strengthens.

Communication: Crying is still their main voice, but you’ll start hearing those adorable first cooing sounds ("Ooh", "Aah") and catching moments of brief, intentional eye contact!

🌿 HOW OSTEOPATHY HELPS AT 1 MONTH

At 1 month, babies are starting to interact more with their environment, making it a wonderful time to address any lingering tension from birth or early feeding posture:

Improving Tummy Time Comfort: Releases neck, shoulder, and back tightness so lifting their head feels natural and comfortable rather than frustrating.

Smoothing Digestion: As feeding volume increases, gentle abdominal techniques help relieve gas, wind, and reflux symptoms.

Balancing Posture: Corrects any emerging preference for turning the head to only one side (preventing flat spots/plagiocephaly).

Supporting Sleep & Calm: Eases strain in the nervous system, helping babies relax into longer, more restful stretches of sleep.

At VivaBody, we specialize in gentle, hands-on pediatric osteopathy designed to support your baby’s natural development step by step. 🤲✨

✨ Every baby grows on their own timeline—cherish every small milestone along the way!

👉 Save this post for your baby’s 1-month mark!

👉 Book a gentle 1-month baby checkup at vivabody.ie

👉 Stay tuned for Month 2 next week!

19/08/2026

Dealing with Mastitis? Here’s what can help! 🤱

Mastitis is a common inflammation of breast tissue during breastfeeding. If you're noticing a hard, red area accompanied by pain (and sometimes a fever), try these gentle steps for relief:

1️⃣ Apply gentle heat: Warm the area for 5–10 minutes or take a warm shower. Afterward, very gently massage from the outer edge towards the ni**le.
2️⃣ Position your baby: Latch your baby so their chin points toward the hardened area, allowing them to naturally massage it while feeding.
3️⃣ Pump with care: If the area remains hard or feels full after feeding, pump just enough to get relief. Avoid emptying the breast completely, as this signals your body to produce more milk and can increase discomfort.
4️⃣ Finish with cold: Apply a cold compress to the area for 10–15 minutes after feeding to reduce inflammation.

If your symptoms persist, worsen, or you feel unwell, always reach out to a healthcare professional or lactation consultant! 🤍

📌 Save this post for later and share it with a pregnant or new mom friend who might need it!

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17/08/2026

Welcome to Volume 1 of our milestone guide! The first weeks with a newborn are a blur of snuggles, adjustments, and tiny discoveries. Here is a look at what’s happening in your baby’s body and world during Month 0:

💪 Physical Development & Reflexes

Active Reflexes: Strong grasp reflex (holding your finger tight!) and rooting reflex when their cheek is gently touched.

Sensory World: They blink at bright lights, recognize your familiar voice and scent, and love high-contrast, black-and-white patterns.

🍼 Feeding & Sleep

Frequent Fueling: Eats every 1.5 to 3 hours around the clock while learning to coordinate sucking and swallowing.

Sleep Patterns: Sleeps 16–18 hours a day in short, irregular bursts (day and night confusion is totally normal right now!).

🌿 HOW OSTEOPATHY SUPPORTS YOUR NEWBORN (0–3 MONTHS)

Nurturing a new life is a delicate journey, and birth—no matter how smoothly it goes—can leave small physical tensions in your baby’s body. Gentle pediatric osteopathy offers a soft, supportive touch to help your little one settle comfortably into the world:

Liberating Postpartum Compressions: Safely releases pressure and tightness left behind after delivery.

Relieving Cranial & Cervical Tensions: Eases neck stiffness, helping with comfortable feeding positions, latching, and head rotation.

Optimizing Diaphragm & Respiration: Helps relax the chest and tummy area, promoting easier breathing and digestive comfort (less wind and tension!).

Supporting Early Milestones: Helps build comfortable initial neck control, eye fixation, and easier environmental adaptation.

At VivaBody, we specialize in pediatric osteopathy and gentle baby care. Our team is here to listen, support, and provide gentle, hands-on treatment tailored to your baby's delicate nervous system. You and your little one are in warm, experienced hands! 🤲✨

✨ Every baby is unique and develops at their own pace. Cherish each tiny moment of this new beginning!

👉 Save this post for your baby’s first month!

👉 Book an initial newborn assessment at vivabody.ie

👉 Follow along as we reveal Month 1 next week!

07/08/2026

For years I heard that from the women I worked with.

As a professional, I thought I understood it deeply — the mechanics, the benefits, the science.

Then it was my turn to live it.

In the past month, I've learned far more than I ever did about lactation itself.

I've learned about the loneliness.
The exhaustion.
The way your body stops being fully yours, on call day and night for someone who can't say thank you yet.
The way an offhand comment — "is she still hungry?", "have you tried…?" — can land like a verdict when you're running on no sleep and still figuring your own baby out.

And I've learned about the good part too — the part that's hard to explain until you feel it. That closeness that settles a baby's whole nervous system. The flood of hormones that softens the edges of an overwhelming time.

A bond that gets built one 3am feed at a time.

This is a very personal reflection, but it's also a reminder of something the evidence has told us for years: mothers don't just need information. They need a network that holds them up.

They need trained professionals. Real support at home. Partners and families who show up. Workplaces that don't punish this season of life. A village that stays close without judging.

Because breastfeeding was never meant to be one woman's job alone. It was always meant to be a collective responsibility.

I'm sharing this during World Breastfeeding Week because maybe the real measure of success isn't hitting a number of months — it's making sure no mother has to lose herself trying to get there.

If we actually want to support what works, let's start acting like we believe that.

30/07/2026

The signs of tongue tie parents ask about most, and the pathway to get a proper answer.

Feeding signs first:
👶 Baby comes off frequently
👶 Clicking sounds during feeds
👶 Prolonged feeds (over an hour each side)
👶 Poor weight gain
👶 Mum with cracked or damaged ni**les that are not healing.

Physical signs (if you can see them):
👶 Heart-shaped tongue when baby cries
👶 Cannot lift tongue to the roof of the mouth
👶 Tongue does not extend past the lower gum.
👶 Important. Not every restricted frenulum needs division.

Not every feeding difficulty is tongue tie. A proper functional assessment by an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is the first stop. Public and private pathways in Ireland covered in our blog ▶️ https://vivabody.ie/blog/

28/07/2026

🌞 Not all summer headaches are dehydration. Here is the practical triage in four slides.

• Dehydration headaches typically resolve within an hour of adequate water and rest.
• Tension-type headaches feel like a band and often relate to screen time, sleep, and posture.
• Cervicogenic headaches start from the neck and radiate up. Both may respond to osteopathy.
• If a headache reaches maximum intensity in seconds to a minute, if you have fever with a stiff neck, if there are sudden neurological changes, if this is the worst headache of your life, seek urgent help. Time matters in those situations.

27/07/2026

🤱Your baby's first year. A gentle guide to the milestones.

The first year of a baby's life is a wide range of normal. Some babies sit at 5 months, some at 8. Some crawl before they walk, some skip crawling entirely. What matters is not hitting each milestone on a schedule, it is the overall trajectory.

What we watch for as osteopaths who work with families:
🔴 Strong preference for one side (persistent turning to one side)
🔴 Flat spot on one side of the head)
🔴 Difficulty with tummy time despite consistent practice
🔴 Feeding-related asymmetries
🔴 Missed milestones by 2 to 3 months beyond the typical range
🔴 Tongue tie

If you notice any of these, your public health nurse and GP are the first stop.

A gentle paediatric osteopathy assessment, working with your doctor, never instead of. We look at how your baby moves and rests, and where it’s relevant:
✅ Posture
✅ Movement symmetry
✅ Cranial shape
✅ Feeding mechanics

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Clifton House. Fitzwilliam Street Lowet
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Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 2:30pm
	5pm - 8:30pm
Tuesday	1:15pm - 8:30pm
Wednesday	1:15am - 7:30pm
Thursday	1:15am - 8:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 2:30pm

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