The NaturalBirth Talk

Webster-certified chiropractic care during pregnancy is incredibly beneficial! Some chiropractors have attended a special training in the Webster Technique that teaches them how to analyze the pregnant person's pelvis and adjust it in a way that makes more space for baby and helps ease common pregnancy complaints. Today, Dr. Casey Brooks tells us all about this special technique!

• All chiropractors have some training in pregnancy, but the Webster Technique is a much more beneficial way of adjusting a pregnant person.
• Body balancing is a whole body approach to balancing the bones ligaments, and muscles and goes hand-in-hand with Webster-certified chiropractic care to allow baby the space to get into a good position on it's own.
• Your pelvis is not a fixed shape/size and will move and open to accommodate baby when given the proper time, movement, and care.
• Fascia is a "thin, web-like layer that covers the muscles" that is often ignored, but usually needs to be addressed during pregnancy; sometimes a Webster-certified chiropractor will help with this.
• We address a few DOs and DON'Ts of chiropractic care during pregnancy.
• Casey shares her AMAZING experience with a Webster technique adjustment during her home birth!

Resources Mentions

• Dr. Casey Brooks, DC, CACCP
• ICPA 4 Kids

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A high-risk pregnancy does NOT mean you can't have a natural & empowering birth. Stephanie, who was high-risk for several reasons including a breech baby & gestational diabetes, shares with us how she researched, stood her ground, and turned her high-risk pregnancy into a beautiful & empowering natural birth with twins! Some of her tips include:

• Hiring a doula
• Doing your research ahead of time
• Asking your care provider specific questions
• Finding a new care provider if they don't support you

Resources Mentioned:

• Find a local doula on Doula Match
• Find a local chiropractor or pelvic floor physical therapist to ask for a care provider recommendation

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Breastfeeding rates in the U.S. are much lower than they should be; lower than most other developed and undeveloped countries. And formula is thought of as a completely healthy alternative. In this episode, I chat with Dr. Jennifer Margulis, scientific journalist & author of "Your Baby, Your Way" and several other books, about her research into this topic. We share A LOT of information, including:

• How formula became so popular
• Alternatives to canned formula
• Benefits and importance of breastfeeding
• How to properly support breastfeeding
• Personal stories from both of us!

Resources Mentioned:

• Dr. Margulis' website
• "Your Baby, Your Way" E-book
• Epoch Times online newspaper
• Breast Friends- Breastfeeding Informational Course by H.E.R.B.A.L.*

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Body Balancing includes different exercises and techniques that help your bones, ligaments, muscles, and fascia to be nicely aligned and balanced so your body and baby can be in the best shape and position for birth. When the body and the baby are nicely aligned, birth is often easier and faster than it would've been without proper balancing. Today, doula Steffanie Thomas and I talk about 6 tips to help balance your body before birth.

• Body balancing is important because women are much more sedentary than we were 100 or more years ago.
• There are 6 main body balancing tips that Steffanie and I give to all of our clients. They work the best when they are used often during pregnancy.
  1. Spinning Babies®
  2. Webster Certified Chiropractic Care
  3. Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
  4. Prenatal Massage
  5. Maya Abdominal Massage
  6. Prenatal Yoga/Exercise
• There are a few other random things that are helpful, too, like sitting and sleeping smart.
• A properly balanced body often has an easier labor.

Resources Mentioned:

• Steffanie Thomas, Doula
• *Spinning Babies®: Their website lists MANY exercises that are helpful for pregnancy & birth, but it is the specific composition of movements that make them officially Spinning Babies®; I didn't make this clear in the podcast and even refer to some exercises as "Spinning Babies®" incorrectly.
• *One Strong Mama: Not mentioned in the podcast, but an AWESOME online pelvic floor resource!
• Mamaste Fit
• ICPA 4 Kids
• Doula Match

*Afiiliate links

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Gestational diabetes is fairly common among pregnancy women in America. Lily Nichols, author of Real Food for Gestational Diabetes and renowned registered dietician & certified diabetes researcher, covers many important topics regarding how to care for your blood sugar and healthful eating during pregnancy!
Resources Mentioned:

• Lily Nichols' Site https://lilynicholsrdn.com/
• Lily's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PilatesNutritionist
• Lily's Other Resources:
  • Gestational Diabetes Course: http://realfoodforgd.com/online-course/
  • Blog Post- I Failed the Glucola Test: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/i-failed-the-glucola/
  • Real Food for Fertility: https://realfoodforfertility.com/
  • Other Books: https://lilynicholsrdn.com/books/
• Links to find the guidelines for the 2hr glucose test:
  • CDAPP Sweet Success, PG 153- https://perinatology.com/Reference/CDAPP%20SS%20Guidelines%202012.pdf
  • International Association of Diabetes in Pregnancy Study Group-https://www.iadpsg.org/ OR https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4866200/#:~:text=For%20IADPSG%20criteria%20an%20OGTT,%2Fl)%20%5B9%5D.

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Full Well Code: TNBT10
https://fullwellfertility.com/
Tighten Your Tinkler Testimonial & Signature Program Code: TNBT50
https://youtu.be/FjV7KYGv2ag
https://www.tightenyourtinkler.com/signatureprogram

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• "Like" our Facebook and Instagram pages- @TheNaturalBirthSite
• The NaturalBirth Site- TheNaturalBirthSite.com
  • SIGN UP for the NaturalBirth Education course to best prepare your body & mind for natural birth (only $65)
  • Read natural birth stories- and submit your own
• SHARE OUR PODCAST with anyone you know who is interested in natural birth!
• Check out our HELPFUL PRODUCTS GUIDE