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“‘My midwife let me push when I felt ready, yet despite that, I was a bit anxious that I would be stuck pushing for a long time again, so I just labored in the water and let my body do what felt right. I didn’t actively push, I just let the contractions do the work,’ said Gretchen. After a few hours, she birthed a 9 lb. 2oz. baby boy. Having her VBAC at home birth was very empowering and gave her the healing she needed.” –Dr. Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP Click to keep reading.
“‘My midwife let me push when I felt ready, yet despite that, I was a bit anxious that I would be stuck pushing for a long time again, so I just labored in the water and let my body do what felt right. I didn’t actively push, I just let the contractions do the work,’ said Gretchen. After a few hours, she birthed a 9 lb. 2oz. baby boy. Having her VBAC at home birth was very empowering and gave her the healing she needed.” –Dr. Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP Click to keep reading.
This article explores the disadvantages of giving birth while lying on the back and highlights the benefits of alternative birthing positions, such as squatting, side-lying or being upright. ⁣ ⁣ Positions that leverage gravity and minimize pressure on the sacrum can facilitate a smoother, less painful delivery while reducing risks for both mother and baby! Click to keep reading.
The Vertical Birth Method
This article explores the disadvantages of giving birth while lying on the back and highlights the benefits of alternative birthing positions, such as squatting, side-lying or being upright. ⁣ ⁣ Positions that leverage gravity and minimize pressure on the sacrum can facilitate a smoother, less painful delivery while reducing risks for both mother and baby! Click to keep reading.
In this article, Dr. Edwards explores how chiropractic care and community support played a pivotal role in helping a mother, Jessica, recover emotionally and physically after a traumatic childbirth loss. Explore the connection between the vagus nerve and perinatal mood disorders, and learn how chiropractic adjustments and support networks can improve overall quality of life. Click to keep reading now.
Polyvagal Rainbow Pregnancy
In this article, Dr. Edwards explores how chiropractic care and community support played a pivotal role in helping a mother, Jessica, recover emotionally and physically after a traumatic childbirth loss. Explore the connection between the vagus nerve and perinatal mood disorders, and learn how chiropractic adjustments and support networks can improve overall quality of life. Click to keep reading now.
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Issue 84 is here! The Winter 2024 issue is a must-read for mothers, families and providers navigating the journey of pregnancy, birth and postpartum. Equip yourself with the knowledge to improve outcomes for both parents and babies. Subscribe and start reading now!
Discover how pivotal trust and connection can be in the birth process. Keep reading this article in the current issue of Pathways by Dr. Justin Ohm now. Click to keep reading. Inner Voice, The Foundation, Chiropractic, Life I, Listening To You, Your Voice, The Voice
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Discover how pivotal trust and connection can be in the birth process. Keep reading this article in the current issue of Pathways by Dr. Justin Ohm now. Click to keep reading.
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Low-tech births, according to the science, are the best way to maximize safety. This article reveals how many common interventions increase risks, why midwives often take a more evidence-based approach than obstetricians, and how 'old-fashioned' techniques can lead to safer, more empowering outcomes. Learn why low-tech might be the most modern choice for birth. Click to keep reading.
In the current issue of Pathways, you’ll discover how the Webster Technique has revolutionized perinatal chiropractic care. Learn how this gentle, non-invasive approach addresses pelvic alignment, enhances neuro-biomechanics and empowers families for healthier, natural childbirths! Click to keep reading. Webster Technique, Care During Pregnancy, Strong Family, Chiropractic Care, The Fosters, How To Become
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In the current issue of Pathways, you’ll discover how the Webster Technique has revolutionized perinatal chiropractic care. Learn how this gentle, non-invasive approach addresses pelvic alignment, enhances neuro-biomechanics and empowers families for healthier, natural childbirths! Click to keep reading.
“They are connected spiritually and mentally and their brains mirror each other on a level that transcends the physical realm. Chiropractic care during all phases of life increases an individual’s adaptability and resilience to the inevitable challenges, changes and stressors of life.” - Dr. Steph Libs Subscriptions start at $20/year and you can now purchase 50 copies without a subscription (online access available to subscribers only). Click to subscribe and read now! Postpartum, Physics, Mirror
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“They are connected spiritually and mentally and their brains mirror each other on a level that transcends the physical realm. Chiropractic care during all phases of life increases an individual’s adaptability and resilience to the inevitable challenges, changes and stressors of life.” - Dr. Steph Libs Subscriptions start at $20/year and you can now purchase 50 copies without a subscription (online access available to subscribers only). Click to subscribe and read now!
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Most importantly: “Trust that your body knows how to give birth. During labor, women have the opportunity to experience their bodies’ wisdom more than any other time and in a dramatic way.” –Dr. Christiane Northrup Learn how to reduce your risk of unnecessary C-sections by exploring strategies like understanding your doctor’s practices, planning for a vaginal birth and trusting your body’s natural wisdom. Click to keep reading.
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“The Open Knee-Chest Position: This position is ideal for moving your baby. Here’s how to do it: Get down on hands and knees, then kneel. Make sure you’re stable in a kneeling position. Slowly lean down, crossing your arms to form a rest for your forehead. Lift your bum into the air. Have your support person put a folded blanket or mat under your knees to ease the pressure on them, if needed." - Kristin Burgess Click to read more.
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Feeling Safe, Supported, and Connected During Birth and Postpartum: Exploring Polyvagal Principles with Chantal Traub, CD - Pathways to Family Wellness
In the latest episode of Pathways to Family Wellness we speak with birth doula and childbirth educator Chantal Traub about applying polyvagal principles and the importance of feeling safe, supported and connected during birth and postpartum! Click to listen to the full episode.
Learn more about the importance of a natural birth environment, key birth practices to optimize mother and baby’s long-term wellness, and understand how to minimize interventions and foster breastfeeding success in this article “Considerations For Pregnancy, Birth And Early Mothering” by Rachel Reed, PhD. Click to keep reading! Wellness Magazine, Healthy Microbiome, After Birth, Mother And Baby, Pediatrics
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Learn more about the importance of a natural birth environment, key birth practices to optimize mother and baby’s long-term wellness, and understand how to minimize interventions and foster breastfeeding success in this article “Considerations For Pregnancy, Birth And Early Mothering” by Rachel Reed, PhD. Click to keep reading!
Learn more about the importance of a natural birth environment, key birth practices to optimize mother and baby’s long-term wellness, and understand how to minimize interventions and foster breastfeeding success in this article “Considerations For Pregnancy, Birth And Early Mothering” by Rachel Reed, PhD. Click to keep reading!
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Learn more about the importance of a natural birth environment, key birth practices to optimize mother and baby’s long-term wellness, and understand how to minimize interventions and foster breastfeeding success in this article “Considerations For Pregnancy, Birth And Early Mothering” by Rachel Reed, PhD. Click to keep reading!
Dive into the historical context of obstetrics and midwifery, womens’ right to choose intervention-free births and how we can shift the cultural paradigm to support a midwifery model in this interview with legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin. Click to keep reading. Spiritual Midwifery, Becoming A Midwife, The Godmother, Unmedicated Birth, Nurse Midwife, The Routine, Right To Choose
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Dive into the historical context of obstetrics and midwifery, womens’ right to choose intervention-free births and how we can shift the cultural paradigm to support a midwifery model in this interview with legendary midwife Ina May Gaskin. Click to keep reading.
“That feedback affirmed my commitment to specificity and excellence in practice. I strongly believe that if you provide specific care and create balance in the pelvis, muscles, and ligaments, you will help create an optimal environment for the baby. It is then up to the baby to do what is best at birth.” - Dr. Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP The adjustment provided by a Webster chiropractor helps balance the pelvis and reduce uterine tension. Click to read more in the latest issue of Pathways. Breech Babies, Schools Around The World, Pediatric Care, Home Birth
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“That feedback affirmed my commitment to specificity and excellence in practice. I strongly believe that if you provide specific care and create balance in the pelvis, muscles, and ligaments, you will help create an optimal environment for the baby. It is then up to the baby to do what is best at birth.” - Dr. Pamela Stone, DC, DACCP The adjustment provided by a Webster chiropractor helps balance the pelvis and reduce uterine tension. Click to read more in the latest issue of Pathways.