Moore Mums & Little Ones

01/03/2026

Induction of labour is absolutely the right decision for some women, and absolutely not the right decision for others.

Some women are delighted that they had their labour induced, and some regret this decision for decades.

It is for those reasons that we encourage everyone to get lots of information about induction of labour or any other birth intervention before making a decision.

If you'd like to look at one of my books, then great.

In 'Inducing labour: making informed decisions,’ I talk through the issues in a balanced way and describe the process of induction.

‘In Your Own Time: how western medicine controls the start of labour and why this needs to stop’ goes a bit deeper. I look more into the history and politics and look at the issues for those told they are “at risk.”

Rachel Reed and Henci Goer have fab books on this topic as well.

Like many of my colleagues, my primary concern is that you get good information from a credible source (which does not usually mean the mass media, social media influencers or those without any qualifications or experience) and are able to make the decision that is right for you.

Loads more info at https://www.sarawickham.com/iol

13/12/2025

Appointments are still available for next week then I’m having sometime off to be with family and friends. Friday 18th is the last day at work in Wi******er until the New Year. Here’s the link to book an appointment https://moore-health-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

13/12/2025

It’s quite common for babies to have bowed lower legs (tibias) in the early months. It’s usually related to how babies were positioned in the womb and how their bones are still soft and mouldable after birth. As babies grow, roll, crawl and weight-bear, the legs usually straighten naturally over time. That said, gentle osteopathic assessment and hands-on techniques can help by reducing soft tissue tension; improving alignment and symmetry; supporting healthy movement patterns and giving parents practical ways to help at home. An early check can be very helpful To book an appointment: - https://moore-health-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings Photos shared with parent’s permission.

27/11/2025

Wishing my American friends and patients a very Happy Thanksgiving!

23/11/2025

“A manual approach to the UNSETTLED BABY - hands on weekend workshop” with Miranda Clayton at the London School of Osteopathy. Great CPD!

13/11/2025

As a parent of two very active sporty children I’ve been to the Minor Injuries Unit, now called Urgent Treatment Centre, many times! Here’s what they do and don’t treat. So much quicker than waiting at A&E, but most people don’t appear to know they even exist. Lymington and Southampton hospital both have them.

06/11/2025

Christmas is coming. Well-meaning family and friends may think it’s a good idea to buy your little one a device such as a walker or a bouncer for Christmas. Looks fun, but just don’t! Blame me and ask for something else. A baby’s spine starts out in a gentle “C” shape, just as it was curled in the womb. As they grow, it gradually develops into an “S” shape through key milestones like tummy time, rolling, crawling, and standing. Modern baby gadgets can get in the way of this natural process.

Bouncers, bumbo seats, walkers, jumperoos - anything that props your baby into a position they can’t hold on their own places extra stress on the spine and developing joints. For example, jumpers can load the hips too early, encourage toe-walking, and cause tightness through the trunk.

Whenever you can, let your baby move freely on the floor. That’s how they learn balance, coordination, and strength - naturally and safely. Feel free to blame me when you ask for the receipt to return the well-meaning gift. Buy some books with the money instead. It’s never to early to read to your baby - “We’re going on a Bear Hunt” and “The Guffalo” for instance are great fun for both you and your baby.

31/10/2025

This is obviously an adult, not a newborn skull. The newborn skull has many more pieces which fuse later on in the life. The last skull bone doesn’t fuse until the brain “upgrade” ends when you’re 24 and a half years old. Even then there is movement at all the main joints.

This video acts as a good visual to see where the cranial nerves thread through the holes in the bones, and how easily they can be squished when the head is squished! Cranial nerves do important jobs such as control movement of the tongue, the eyes, the face.

https://moore-health-clinic.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

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30/10/2025

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30/10/2025

A woman’s body is incredible! We wonder why we might be constipated for instance when pregnant, but look what happens to your organs! They get moved out of the way by the growing foetus, and stuffed into places they wouldn’t normally be!

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