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🌿 Month 5: The Core Awakens - Supporting Strength & Settling for Mum & Baby in Northwood

By five months, your baby is more curious and connected with the world - grabbing, rolling, mouthing, and starting to sit. It's an exciting time full of growth, discovery, and change.


And for mums? This month can bring a deeper awareness of how much recovery is still happening. Whether you're easing back to work, managing more physical demands, or just feeling “not quite right” in your body, you're not alone.


At our Northwood clinic, we offer gentle, individualised care to support both baby development and postnatal strength - with a focus on comfort, movement, and connection.


👶 Baby’s Month 5 Milestones

At this age, babies often become more interactive and body-aware. You might notice:

💛 Typical Developmental Signs:

  • Reaching intentionally for toys

  • Sitting with support or beginning to balance

  • Exploring with their hands and mouth


These activities support your baby's coordination, motor skills, and sensory development.


⚠️ When to Seek Advice:

Every baby moves at their own pace, but some parents choose to check in if they notice:

  • Baby isn’t trying to roll or sit with support

  • A strong preference for one side of the body

  • Ongoing fussiness or trouble settling


In such cases, speaking with your GP or health visitor is a great first step. Some families also choose gentle assessments from chiropractors trained in infant care. While not a replacement for medical evaluation, this may help identify any musculoskeletal tension or asymmetries that could affect comfort or mobility.

🔎 Note: Chiropractic care for babies is gentle, low-force, and considered safe by many parents.

🤱 Mama’s Month 5 Check-In: Strength, Strain & Support

At this stage, many mums are juggling more - whether that's returning to work, increasing activity, or simply keeping up with baby’s growing energy. It’s common to feel stronger in some ways… and still challenged in others.


💛 You Might Be Noticing:

  • Lingering core or pelvic floor weakness

  • Tiredness that returns quickly

  • A sense of physical tension from carrying, feeding, or co-sleeping

  • Emotional dips or feeling stretched thin


Postnatal recovery doesn’t follow a straight timeline. If you're feeling “off” or not yet back to yourself, gentle care may help restore balance and ease.


🩺 What We May Explore at a Month 5 Visit

At our Northwood clinic, we assess how your body is adapting after birth and through daily parenting. Some mums come in for wellness checks, others for support with specific tension or movement challenges.


✅ Common Areas of Assessment:

  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint mobility and pelvic alignment

  • Core engagement and breathing patterns

  • Nerve-related symptoms like tingling or low back aches

  • Postural strain from lifting, feeding, or long periods of sitting


We offer a holistic, gentle approach that complements your goals - whether that's physical comfort, more energy, or regaining confidence in your movement.

💬 Many mums tell us they feel lighter, more stable, calmer or more grounded after care - but every experience is personal.

🌸 Month 5 Is a Turning Point

Your baby is learning more every day and you deserve to feel strong and supported as you move through this stage too. Even subtle tension or misalignment can influence how you feel physically and emotionally.


📅 Book a Postnatal & Infant Wellness Visit

Whether you're looking for peace of mind or noticing something specific, we're here to support you with personalised, gentle care.


With warmth and understanding,

Freya Clark

Chiropractor | Supporting Northwood mums & babies - naturally.

 
 
 

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