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Here you’ll find topics specifically for motherhood and pregnancy. Experience natural birth and be fully informed when making decisions for you and your baby.
“Motherhood is a gift. Though some days, we need all the help we can get.”
Fight the Fog: Common Causes For Brain Fog and Tips To Avoid It
Have you ever felt like your mind was constantly covered in a thick fog? Are you having difficulty focusing, remembering things, or finding mental clarity? You're not alone. Brain fog is a frustrating phenomenon that many women, especially pregnant women, experience....
The Healing Power of the Sun: Why You Need More Sunshine in Your Life
When we think of medicine, we often imagine pills, potions, and procedures. But did you know that one of the most powerful forms of medicine is available to us every day, free of charge? That's right, we're talking about sunlight! It's easy to overlook the incredible...
How To Support Your Partner During Labor
The labor and delivery process is often an intensely emotional time for both partners, but it can also be an overwhelming time for the partner who is not in labor. While your partner may be focused on their own experience during the labor and delivery process, it is...
Food That Heals: Ginger For Pregnancy
When you're pregnant, you're going through a lot. Your body is changing in so many ways, and sometimes those changes come with symptoms that can be difficult for pregnant women. In just 9 months, your body is going through a myriad of changes. Your reproductive...
Is There A Cure For PMS?
It's that time of the month again. And it can be really frustrating... Despite all our best-laid plans to live our best life, when PMS happens, everything goes out the window. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is one of the major health issues for childbearing-age women....
How to Handle Swollen Feet During Pregnancy
You've been warned about the aches and pains of pregnancy. There's pressure on your abdomen and hips, back pain, and even varicose veins. You may have even heard about swollen feet. Pregnancy is a magical time, but it's also filled with physical changes. It's normal...
Why Chiropractic Care is BENEFICIAL for Pregnant Women
For many pregnant women, lower back pain and hip pain are part of the experience. About 50% of pregnant women will experience some kind of lower back pain at some point. This may be during their pregnancies or during the postpartum period. The good news is: relief is...
The Issue With Adaptogens
Ashwagandha, Turmeric, Cordyceps, Reishi, or Maca... Chances are you've heard of at least one or all of these herbs. You might have even had them with breakfast this morning. These are some of the most popular adaptogens available today. And as more and more research...
The Journey of Breastfeeding For New Moms
Breastfeeding is truly natural and beautiful, but it can take some education, preparation and work to get you there. Sometimes it will need some trial and error before you find what works for you. Don't be discouraged if you find yourself and your baby...