Lasting Effects of Birth Trauma: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Birth trauma doesn’t always fade—it often leaves hidden stress on the nervous system that can show up as colic, reflux, immune challenges, or even ADHD and anxiety later in life.

In this video, Dr. Drake breaks down how birth trauma affects kids long-term, how INSiGHT scans reveal hidden stress, and how gentle chiropractic care helps restore resilience.

👉 Click below to learn more or to schedule your child’s scans today.
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Hi everyone, Dr. Drake here. Today we’re diving into an important topic that often gets overlooked—birth trauma, and how its effects can last long after the delivery room.

When we say birth trauma, most parents think of major complications like emergency C-sections, forceps, or vacuum extractions. And while those do create significant stress on the baby, the truth is that even what looks like a ‘normal’ vaginal birth can create tension and trauma in a baby’s nervous system.

Let me explain why. The birth process is one of the most physically intense experiences a human being goes through. A baby’s delicate neck and spine are put under enormous pressure during contractions, delivery, and any assistance from doctors or nurses. Even without interventions, that pressure can shift the spine and stress the nervous system.

Now, why does this matter? Because the nervous system is the master controller of everything—digestion, sleep, immune function, emotional regulation, and motor development. If birth trauma creates subluxations or tension in that system, the baby’s ability to regulate and adapt is compromised.

We often see the earliest signs in infancy: colic, reflux, difficulty latching, poor sleep, or constipation. These are not just “fussy baby” problems—they’re signals that the nervous system is under stress.
If unresolved, those stress patterns tend to grow with the child. They can show up as chronic ear infections, sensory challenges, immune struggles, ADHD, or anxiety. This is why some kids seem to struggle year after year—the root cause was never addressed.

So what can be done? That’s where neurologically-focused chiropractic comes in. In our office, we start with INSiGHT scans, which allow us to measure how well a child’s nervous system is functioning and adapting. These scans help us see the hidden stress patterns that may have started at birth.

From there, we provide gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments that release tension, restore communication between the brain and body, and allow the nervous system to heal. Over time, we see kids not only resolve their challenges but also grow more resilient—emotionally, physically, and neurologically.

So if you’ve ever wondered whether birth trauma could be affecting your child, you’re not alone. And there is hope. Healing is possible.

If this resonates with you, I invite you to click the link below to learn more, read our blog, or schedule a consultation so we can take a closer look at your child’s unique situation.
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Through neurologically-focused chiropractic care, we can grow a healthier generation together! As an office focused on pediatric, pregnancy and family wellness, we work with kids who have been diagnosed with neuro developmental disorders, expecting moms and whole families who want to live their best lives.

Our vision is growing healthy families with our passion for wellness-focused and authentic chiropractic care. And our mission is to restore the body’s natural ability to heal and thrive through chiropractic care.

What sets us apart at Innate Family Chiropractic, is our neurologically-focused approach to chiropractic care and our personalized care plans tailored around your story and goals. We perform a series of nervous system scans and dive deep into your story, so we can see and understand the stress patterns affecting your nervous system. We use that information along with our neuro-tonal assessment to identify the root cause of your health challenges. We then use gentle, safe and effective chiropractic adjustments to reduce the stress patterns on your nervous system bringing your body back to a healthy state.

Our tribe is ready to meet you and thrive with you!

To learn more visit:
Dr. Jason Drake
Innate Family Chiropractic
8283 N Owasso Expy, Ste. B
Owasso, OK 74055
[email protected]
https://www.innatedrake.com
https://www.n8workshop.com
(918) 272-0303