Whether you’re feeling discomfort in pregnancy or you’re simply looking for ways to prepare your body for labor, try exercising with a fitness ball. A fitness ball is a good exercise aid for pregnant women because it provides the support you need and gently works your abdominal muscles without putting pressure on your back or pelvis.
Read MoreToday’s expectant moms have a lot of choices: traditional hospital delivery, water birth, home birth, birthing center, vaginal or C-section, midwife or obstetrician . . . the options are endless. In the end, don’t lose sight of the fact that it's your baby, your body, and your choice. And, most importantly, remember that you’re in charge when giving birth.
Read MoreMany pregnant women experience pubic pain. Too often, this pain is dismissed by doctors and midwives as minor, a part of pregnancy to be endured, or even cause for a cesarean section. If your’e experiencing pelvic pain during pregnancy, don’t lose hope! There are things you can do, including getting chiropractic care, to reduce your discomfort and avoid an unnecessary c-section.
Read MoreWhen you’re pregnant, you worry about all kinds of things. And when you’re pregnant during a pandemic, your stress level may hit new highs as you add new worries to your list. We’ve found a list of 12 things you can stop worrying about, so you can stress less and enjoy your pregnancy more.
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 MorePrenatal nutrition can be confusing. We all want the best for our babies, but an astonishing amount of what we’ve been told about pregnancy nutrition is not backed by current research. In her book, Real Food for Pregnancy, Lily Nichols dives into this topic and explains why expecting mothers should embrace real food for pregnancy.
Read MoreWalking is an excellent form of exercise at all stages of your pregnancy, and you may also find that walking gives you time to clear your head and calm your mind. You can take the benefits even further with a breath walk - a form of walking meditation.
Read MoreWomen who want to have a natural birth, especially one at home, may not know how to start that conversation with their partner. However - and wherever - you choose to deliver your baby, it’s a decision to make together.
Read MoreWhen you find out you’re pregnant, you spend months learning about your baby’s development and taking care of yourself to give your baby a great start in life. It’s an exciting time, whether it’s your first baby or your third. But have you stopped to consider the fourth trimester? It’s the period after your baby’s birth, when your body needs some gentle care to heal and recover from pregnancy and birth. This guide about the fourth trimester is here to help!
Read MoreEvery expecting mom wants their baby’s delivery to be a joyful, safe experience. It’s what our bodies are made to do, yet not every birth is without complications. Fortunately, caring for your body in a way that supports a natural, healthy birth will make it more likely that your pregnancy will be more comfortable and your birthing experience will be a peaceful one.
Read More“Babies in the womb want their fathers to know that you matter: Fathering from the very beginning matters. You are their special person, their father, and they know you are their father from preconception forward.”
Discover 12 guiding principles of prenatal and perinatal psychology to learn how you can connect deeply with your baby during pregnancy and in infancy.
Read MoreIn a recent article, Cole Bradburn, D.O., suggested that trauma from the birth process can impact a baby’s spinal growth and development, causing many preventable health challenges. In the article, he explains many of the reasons why infants need chiropractic care, like allowing a baby to “grow, develop, and function at its highest potential.”
Read MoreWe are watching epidemics of chronic disease unfold all around us, and we know that these problems are environmentally driven. Some of us are certainly more sensitive than others, but our growing babes deserve some thoughtful consideration and conscious consumerism. I tell my friends and patients that it is like stepping outside into a freezing blizzard: Even if you only put on a couple layers of clothes, it’s still a whole lot better than being naked. Here are some proverbial layers to put on.
Read MoreThe Journal of Pediatric, Maternal & Family Health - Chiropractic recently shared research showing that chiropractic care may play an important role in positive health outcomes for families.
Read More“While we can’t fully control what happens in our births, and of course, sometimes interventions are necessary (though often they aren’t!), you can embrace core beliefs that will increase your chances of having the birth experience that is healthiest for you and baby.
Here are the 10 most important philosophies that helped me have my babies naturally, which I’ve used to support thousands of women in their birthing experiences.”
Read MoreWhile chiropractors can’t turn breech babies, what they can do is gently and specifically adjust a mother’s spine and pelvis back into a proper balanced state, reestablishing normal physiological function. In this balanced state, the baby can do what it’s designed to do, find the best possible position for itself for birth.
Read More"To change the world, we must first change the way babies are being born." - Dr. Michel Odent
With increased awareness of the safety and efficacy of chiropractic, as well as its role in perinatal wellness, more midwives are likely to recommend that pregnant mothers seek chiropractic care.
Read MoreA recent survey study of 343 pregnant patients reported high satisfaction and improvement related to symptoms and quality of life across all measures.
Read MoreIn today’s world, there is an ever increasing awareness of the need to maintain health and fitness. Yoga, as a form of exercise and meditation, is often cited as an ideal way to achieve these very goals. But, what if you are pregnant? Will yoga still be ideal for you?
Read MoreIn considering home birth as an option, an expectant mother must find the right birth practitioner as well as have a strong desire for and commitment to home birthing. Many mothers-to-be feel home birth attended by a midwife offers many benefits not available in other settings.
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