Pregnancy Squat Variations

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During pregnancy, squats are an excellent resistance exercise to maintain strength and range of motion in the hips, glutes, core, and pelvic floor muscles. When performed correctly, squats can help improve posture, and they have the potential to assist with the birthing process. This is such a simple exercise to add to your day. We know you have a lot on your plate. Did you add squats into your daily routine when you were pregnant? Share your experience in the comments!
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Webster Technique Seminar

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Over the weekend, Dr. Randy was in Dallas, TX to renew his Webster Technique certification.

The Webster technique is a gentle chiropractic method that promotes optimal pelvic function and alignment for pregnant women. The adjustment is designed to help with pelvic function and reduce soft tissue to relieve ligament stress.

We love helping women enjoy optimal health during their pregnancies! Give us a call today to schedule a consultation, at 208-357-1949, with Dr. Randy, if you're expecting to see how chiropractic care can benefit you and your baby!

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Breath Work and How it Affects the Nervous System

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Did you know that utilizing breathwork can tap right into our nervous system?

When we use our full diaphragm to breathe, it activates our Vagus Nerve. Our Vagus Nerve is a powerful cranial nerve that triggers our parasympathetic nervous system allowing our body to relax.

If our body is constantly in a state of sympathetic overdrive (this is called fight or flight), our physical and emotional states are under stress and imbalance.

By breathing deeply with a slow and steady inhalation-to-exhalation ratio-- our breath can signal our parasympathetic nervous system to calm the body down and get out of a state of "stress."

Try taking 5 to 10 minutes out of your day to breathe intentionally and let us know how you feel below!

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Pelvic Balance

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Are you struggling with low back discomfort, incontinence, shooting pains, or just feeling uncomfortable?

There are NATURAL solutions to get comfortable during the motherhood transition.

Check out how chiropractic can help above and give us a call to set the foundation in your pregnancy or postpartum period!

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"3 Steps to a Yummy Pregnancy": Guest Post: Macey Leatham, Registered Dietician

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"3 Steps to a Yummy Pregnancy": Guest Post: Macey Leatham, Registered Dietician

When I think ‘Yummy’ I think of all my favorite foods, satisfying meals, energy, and peace. And while you might think “what does peace have to do with yummy”, having guilt free, peaceful meals is key to truly enjoying food. Now if you're also thinking “wait they told me i couldn't eat x,y,z” and that I should watch how much i eat and...and…. and…” (and you’re getting tired of the ‘ands’) then these steps are exactly what you need.

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6 Ways to have a successful VBAC - and how Chiropractic can help

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Vaginal birth after cesareans, or VBAC for short, are becoming more and more common. The saying “once a cesarean, always a cesarean” isn’t the case anymore. Mothers who try a VBAC are 80% more likely to have a successful vaginal birth, reducing maternal death rates, avoiding risky abdominal surgery and long hospital stays. Here are some suggestions on how to prepare and plan for a VBAC:

  1. READ, READ and READ some more - Learn and study how to prepare for a vaginal birth. Some great books to read are:

  2. TAKE A BIRTHING CLASS: Taking a birthing class is a great way to prepare for a VBAC. Learn how to cope in labor, make choices before you go into labor, make your partner a part of your birth team. There are many options but my absolute favorite is Birth Boot Camp. They have out of hospital classes, in hospital classes, comfort measures classes and more! They are comprehensive and you get all the reading materials you’ll need. You can email kayleigh@elevatedlifefc.com if you have any questions!

  3. GET ADJUSTED:  Many cesarean sections are done because of baby’s position or mom’s pelvis being misaligned. Finding a chiropractor certified in the Webster Technique can help you achieve that VBAC. The Webster Technique is a gentle adjustment, making sure that your pelvis is aligned and creating optimal space for your uterus and for your baby. You can read more here: https://icpa4kids.com/training/webster-certification/webster-technique/. Lucky for you, Dr. Randy is ICPA certified in the Webster Technique and is passionate about helping you achieve the birth you desire.

4. CHOOSE WISELY: You are in charge! You get to choose your provider and support team. Research, ask around and find a VBAC friendly provider for you. Make sure you ask what their VBAC success rate is. Actions speak louder than words! They can say they’re supportive, but their previous experience will give you the confidence you need. With their support and knowledge, an unnecessary cesarean can be avoided!

5. HIRE A DOULA: “The doula  is a professional trained in childbirth who provides emotional, physical, and educational support to a mother who is expecting, is experiencing labor, or has recently given birth. Their purpose is to help women have a safe, memorable, and empowering birthing experience.” (https://americanpregnancy.org/labor-and-birth/having-a-doula/) Having a doula is a must! They know how to support you, they know how to help your partner feel involved and understand how to comfort you, they know your feelings and what choices you have made and can help you stand by those choices.

6. POSITIVE VIBES: Surround yourself with positivity! Read VBAC stories, practice positive affirmations (http://balancedbirthsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Birth-Affirmations.pdf), and surround yourself with people who believe in you! Find support groups like ICAN or VBAC Facebook groups like The VBAC Link. And don’t forget that you are a rockstar goddess who can do ANYTHING!