A recent article in Pathways to Wellness examines those cultures where new mothers thrive and details six things every new mother needs. Creating a more positive, supportive culture for moms can start right here!
Read MoreYou may not be the one feeding your baby, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bond with your child and be an active supporter of breastfeeding. Here, we discuss 5 ways dads can support breastfeeding moms. Please note that this isn’t exclusive to dads! Partners of any sex, relatives, and friends can also support and normalize breastfeeding.
Read MoreNational Breastfeeding Week is observed every August, so it’s a perfect time to offer some breastfeeding tips and support for moms. Whether you choose to breastfeed or not, help us normalize breastfeeding.
Read MoreAs much as you love your baby, carrying him or her in your arms all day simply isn’t practical. So what can you do to get things done while keeping your baby close? Invest in a sling or carrier so you can wear your baby! The benefits of babywearing are not only practical, they also help your baby’s physical and emotional development.
Read MoreChildbirth is an exciting time. You finally get to meet the baby who’s been sharing your body for the last nine months! However, it’s also difficult on your body, especially if you’ve had a cesarean delivery. Just in time for Cesarean Awareness Month, we’ve compiled a list of recommendations that will allow you heal and enjoy bonding with your newborn.
Read MoreAs a parent, it can be overwhelming to meet all of your little one’s needs. If they appear to cry for no reason, suffer from gas and/or vomiting after eating, and have difficulty sleeping, they may suffer from infant reflux, and chiropractic care could be the answer.
Read MoreAll babies naturally know how to breastfeed, right? Wrong! Breastfeeding is healthy and natural, but it doesn’t come naturally to all moms and babies. Even women who’ve successfully breastfed other children can be surprised at having trouble breastfeeding their new babies.
Read MoreHow wonderful it would be if our little ones could verbalize their discomfort to us! Enter a skilled chiropractor with experience working with children to interpret distress and correct it without the use of medication or surgery. In fact, a recent article in Pathways to Wellness indicates “many chiropractors are saying that all babies need to have their spines checked to determine if vertebral subluxations are present.” The birth process itself can be traumatic for infants, so an excellent first step in caring for your newborn is to have him examined and adjusted by a chiropractor.
Read MoreWe love working with babies to help them function better overall. Often, that means we see babies who could benefit from gentle chiropractic care to treat issues like subluxations, torticollis, and difficulty breastfeeding. Recent research from the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health, Chiropractic indicates that chiropractic care can help infants born with these health concerns.
Read MoreCOVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the Coronavirus, is a new disease. We are still learning about its severity, how it spreads, and who is at most risk. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers, naturally, are concerned about what it means for them and their babies.
While much is still unknown about the virus, what we do know about this virus is reassuring for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Read MoreYour family and friends may be able to help you when you bring your baby home. But adding the help of a postpartum doula to assist with your postpartum care can be an excellent option that’s beneficial to your whole family. Here are 5 reasons to hire a postpartum doula and make your transition from pregnancy to motherhood a smoother one.
Read MoreRecent research reported in the Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health – Chiropractic indicates that chiropractic care may help infants who are failing to thrive. The study followed a 3-month old who was delivered by C-section and was suffering from failure to thrive, colic, GER and acid reflux.
Read MoreParenting an infant is hard. Add hormones, sleepless nights, returning to work, and a busy family schedule to the mix, and it’s no wonder moms often feel stressed out and overwhelmed. But what if there’s another factor causing moms to feel tense? In this case, we’re looking specifically at the relationship between your nursing posture and how it could be triggering a stress response.
Read MoreMoms set out with the best of intentions, but when breastfeeding difficulties arise, they often give up early, because they can’t find the support or solutions they need to successfully continue. Chiropractor Jeanne Ohm suggests that chiropractic care may be the missing link.
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