Holistic, multi-disciplinary support for infant feeding difficulties.
Bottle and breastfeeding support and cranial osteopathy in Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
A calm baby and happy mother
I take a multi-disciplinary, collaborative and integrated approach to healthcare, bringing together different clinical disciplines and professionals in the best interests of baby and mother.
Feeding difficulties are multi-factorial and influenced by factors like foetal-positioning, birth trauma, maternal health and tongue-tie.
Treating babies at the earliest opportunity offers the best chance of a good foundation to health, immunity and wellbeing throughout life.
“Simon’s treatment of my baby has been transformational.”
With shoulder dystocia and a tongue-tie, my baby had a complex pattern of tension requiring intricate, specialist knowledge.
We tried many osteopaths/chiropractors without any improvement before commencing treatment with Simon. My baby’s vast progress is testament to Simon’s unique ability and experience as an incredibly skilled osteopath.
Highly recommended.
— Alexandra
Services offered
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Tongue-tie
I offer Frenulotomy (tongue-tie surgery) in the context of a full and qualified infant feeding assessment and see both breast and bottle fed babies without discrimination. I take into account both the mother’s and baby’s needs. The tie can be treated immediately at the same appointment if this is indicated or at a later date if you’d like time to consider.
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Feeding support
Non-judgmental support and guidance is given regardless of their feeding choices, with the aim of parental empowerment, joy in feeding your baby and pleasure in watching them thrive. As knowledge and experience grow so does a sense of confidence in effective feeding. What was a struggle becomes easier, and anxiety is replaced with calm.
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Cranial osteopathy
Cranial Osteopathy is a wonderful tool to assist the post-natal recovery of both mother and infant by unravelling physical strain patterns. This method can change the suck, affect the coordination of the feeding, improve the gape and latch as well as the seal onto the breast, improving the efficiency of feeding.
“Simon was calm itself, and the treatment had an immediate and quite radical effect on my son.”
A month following the birth of my son, we called in Simon Prideaux as we were having a number of problems and the baby could not settle. Having had a fair amount of running around between doctors, hospitals, surgeries etc, it was a relief to receive a house call. Simon was calm itself, and the treatment had an immediate and quite radical effect on my son. Over a small number of visits, Simon relieved a raft of symptoms and also helped me considerably on the road to recovery with a prescription of Chinese herbs. A truly holistic experience, Simon's visits are calm, gentle and unhurried, and highly effective.
— Isabella
Simon Prideaux
About me
I’ve been an Osteopath since 1988 and subsequently qualified as both an Acupuncturist and Medical Herbalist having studied in London, France and China.
I have experience in a variety of healthcare environments but now choose integrated private healthcare settings in which to practice.
I work collaboratively with other experienced lactation consultants and healthcare professionals, bringing additional expertise when necessary.
Qualifications
Qualified to assess and divide tongue-ties and trained at University Hospital Southampton.
Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC) approved Breastfeeding Specialist Diploma.
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Professional Membership and Insurance
General Osteopathic Council Registered Osteopath
Member of the Sutherland Society
Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Member of the British Acupuncture Council
Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine
Professional Indemnity Insurances with Balens and Commercial Legal Expenses with Temple as a FOYHT member