Resources
Pregnancy, Birth, and Postpartum
Breast/Chestfeeding- Why parents tell me “I plan to try”
By: Shelley Scotka As a postpartum doula, I always ask parents prenatally what their plans are for feeding their baby. I hear this over and over. "I'm going to try to breastfeed". Why are so many families hesitant to commit? Why don't I hear "I'm planning to...
Myth Busting – Sleep Training Edition
Ciarra Morgan, TLCD, HBCE, CSC Sleep training is a bad word in some circles. Many people have myths/misconceptions that I want to help break down. Misconception #1: Sleep training means your child crying it out. FALSE. "Cry it out" is only one method of...
Pregnancy & Chiropractic: FAQ, Myths and Tips
By: Dr. Browning - Browning Family Chiropractic & Wellness Dr. Browning of Browning Family Chiropractic & Wellness shares important information to help moms-to-be feel their best during pregnancy and beyond! Frequently...
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Pelvic Pain: What is it and How May it Affect You?
by Dr. Nicole E. Laird, PT, DPT Many people are beginning to hear a lot more about the pelvic floor muscles. There is more information that is available. So, what is pelvic floor dysfunction? There are many things that can happen to the pelvic floor. No,...
Should I see a Pelvic Floor PT Annually?
by Dr. Nicole E. Laird, PT, DPT The short answer? ABSOLUTELY! But why should we see a pelvic floor therapist every year? Let's start with, "What is the pelvic floor and pelvic floor therapy?" The pelvic floor consists of muscles, ligaments, and connective...
LOVE YOUR BODY AND TAKE CARE OF IT!
by Emily Lain, DC Since beginning my training and career in chiropractic, I have held a strong belief in the chiropractic philosophy that the body naturally seeks the proper balance among all its systems and that proper structure is necessary for proper function. In...
FIVE STEPS TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL AND HEALTHY WORKOUT ROUTINE
Dr. Emily Lain, DC Many people use the New Year to reflect on the years past and what they can do to make positive changes in their life. One of the big goals you see or hear people aiming towards is exercise and weight loss. Though changing for the good is amazing,...
Prenatal vs. Postnatal Vitamins – What’s The Difference?
By: Jeanne Reilly, Registered Dietitian Postnatal vitamins are a relatively new thing. Mothers have been told for ages to just keep taking our prenatals after we give birth, or just stop when we run out. So what’s wrong with just continuing on that way? There’s...
Postpartum Hair Loss
By: Jeanne Reilly, Registered Dietitian Hair loss is completely normal part of postpartum recovery, and tends to peak around 3 months after birth. As many as 40-50% of women will experience postpartum alopecia or hair loss. However, there are things you can do...
Do I Need a Birth Class?
by Shelley Scotka It’s 2022 and you have access to Youtube, social media, and Google and Amazon. Do you really need to take a childbirth class? Yes! Why? Your childbirth instructor will help you and your partner...