Pregnancy and Hyper Mobility
Pregnancy is a time of exponential change for a woman’s body, especially when it comes to hormones! Some of these hormonal changes are more noticeable than others and today I want to talk about one that isn’t always so apparent.
Breathwork
Have you ever stopped to consider how your heart continuously beats, your lungs take in the oxygen you breathe and, while you're reading this, your stomach is digesting the last meal you just had without you having to constantly think about it? These physiological processes are all part of what is known as the autonomic nervous system.
Pediatric Chiropractors
In the chiropractic realm, all licensed chiropractors have D.C. after their name, which stands for Doctor of Chiropractic. But many chiropractors will have additional credentials when they earn post-doctoral diplomate certifications in various subspecialties. There are a few different credentials specific to pediatric and/or prenatal chiropractic. One is the Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP), which is a Board Certified credential through the International Chiropractic Association (ICA).
An Interview with a Lactation Consultant
As a chiropractor who focuses so much on the prenatal, postpartum and pediatric population, I have the privilege of co-treating my patients with a number of other professionals. Lactation consultants are one of those professionals whom I believe to be crucial during the prenatal and postpartum period. With that being said, here is a Q & A session with lactation consultant, Tenise!