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TBS is a condition in which the spine is injured during or shortly after the delivery process resulting in nerve system damage or interference. In clinical Chiropractic terminology, TBS includes any birth injury causing the Vertebral Subluxation Complex or spinal injuries. It is typically found in the infant's neck and occasionally in the mid and lower back. Occurrences of this disorder are found when:
· The head, neck, or any other part of the spine and pelvis of the infant have been pulled and twisted during the birth process
· The birth process is prolonged
· The delivery process is difficult
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· Extraction aids are used during delivery (i.e. forceps, vacuum, etc.)
· The child is delivered by Caesarian section
For TBS to be present there must be damage to the spinal column and local nerve system. Injuries resulting in TBS may go unnoticed during the trauma of the delivery process. TBS may be painless in about 95-97% of infants and adults. The patient(,) therefore, cannot rely on pain as a sign of the condition. An examination by a Chiropractor is the only way to determine the presence and severity of TBS.
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When there is a greater respect for the life of the infant, the danger of the injury of TBS may be significantly reduced.
The Wellness generation seeks alternative measures such as home deliveries and a less traumatic approach to childbirth. Many Chiropractors see tens of thousands of infants and children on a regular Wellness basis to keep these children as healthy as possible, creating healthier adults.
One common fallacy is that a baby feels nothing at the time of birth. Watch as a newborn infant takes the first breath, the questing eyes, arm and hand movements … clearly, the infant feels every bit of what is going on. That is why it is so important to consider alternative methods of delivery such as midwife-aided deliveries, at home, with the proper medical help close by in case of emergency.
This is an important decision that parents alone must make with as much information as possible. For information on midwife aided home deliveries see the World Wide Web.
To test you child at home for the presence of Traumatic Birth Syndrome click HERE
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