You are pregnant! Congratulations. If you are a working momma, you may be wondering if there are any things you should consider. Have back support while sitting You must have a specialized workspace designed just for you when you are working while pregnant. Pregnancy causes changes in posture, body weight, shape, and joint stability, [...]
Postpartum anxiety/depression or even psychosis is becoming more prevalent among women after childbirth. Especially since the pandemic and quarantine, I have seen a spike in this. Most recently, I witnessed my daughter go through this, and I wanted to write about ways to prevent and cope with it. WAYS TO PREVENT POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION [...]
Pregnancy is itself a challenging period for a woman, and its hardships become even worse when it's summertime. Being pregnant during summer can be a challenge for pregnant women. The prenatal hormonal changes are already playing their role in increasing the body temperature of pregnant women than usual. Additionally, the hot weather further increases body [...]
There are so many emotions happening during your pregnancy journey. You may be so excited but also scared. You may feel sad and can’t understand why. The truth is, all of your emotions are valid, and you need to recognize these emotions for you to maintain a healthy pregnancy. There are many things you [...]
You’ve prepped the nursery, gotten your go-bag ready, and even frozen a few meals. But have you thought about how to prepare your little one for a new sibling? To your little one, a new sibling is a concept they can not quite be able to understand. Your little one knows there are changes [...]
If you’re a mommy-to-be, a lot is going on for you. On top of the physical changes that come from growing a tiny human, you’re probably experiencing some stress, anxiety, depression from all the baby preparations you’re making. It can be easy to overlook just how important it is for you to look after yourself [...]
Being a new mom is exciting and extremely overwhelming. As a mom of two, ages 6 and 9, I am able to look back and think about all of the things I was worried about when I was a new mom. For me, there are a few things I wish I had known as I [...]
This was my first baby, and I had NO idea about the Bradley Method. The Bradley Method "emphasizes that birth is a natural process that says women should trust their bodies, and it teaches couples how to manage labor and how to be that support and/or labor coach”. So many people had encouraged me to [...]
While pregnancy is an exciting time, it can also bring up feelings of stress and anxiety. Worries regarding the upcoming birth, body changes, partner support, and more, often wreak havoc on the calm, enjoyable pregnancy that you once dreamed of. But there is hope! Here are 4 steps to conquer your anxiety during pregnancy. Pinpoint [...]
There are numerous benefits of chiropractic care during your pregnancy including: - Decrease nausea - Decrease labor and delivery - Decrease back, tailbone, round ligament, and pelvic pain - Increase mobility - Assist with optimal fetal positioning At our office, we use a combination of chiropractic care including Webster technique, manual adjustments, myofascial release, biomechanics, [...]
