The Gift of Chiropractic Care in the 4th Trimester
Our bodies are in a constant state of fight or flight. Everyday stressors impact our nervous system from birth and on, impacting the way we move, think, develop, and feel on a daily basis. It’s easy to fall into a cycle of just getting by as the physical and mental symptoms pile up.
What if instead of just getting by, you could thrive?
That’s our goal for you and your family.
At Lifetime Health & Wellness, located in Naperville, Illinois, we use gentle, neuro-focused chiropractic care to reset and realign your nervous system, so that you can function better from the inside out. We’ll help you build the foundation your body needs to handle whatever life throws at you.
Pregnant bodies endure significant physical, hormonal, and emotional changes during and after pregnancy. According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), chiropractic is safe during all stages of pregnancy. Expectant moms (and those trying to conceive) can get relief from a variety of common issues with chiropractic, such as:
Constipation
Headaches
Heartburn
Low back pain
Sleep difficulties due to discomfort
Stress and/or anxiety
Our practice can accommodate expecting moms at every stage of pregnancy. We have special adjusting tables that will accommodate growing bellies. We utilize the Webster Technique to ensure that a woman’s pelvis is in a much more balanced state to encourage optimal fetal position. The chief goal of Webster is to optimize the balance in the pelvis so that mom and baby can work in unison for a healthy delivery.
During those first three months postpartum ("the fourth trimester"), much of the relaxin hormone remains. We can take advantage of the ligament laxity to help restore balance to the pelvis as mom is recovering from birth.
Chiropractic care during this important recovery period can also counteract the physical and mental stress of caring for a newborn, regulate stress levels, and improve sleep quality — making the most of the sleep you do find during those early weeks.
As a pediatric and prenatal focused chiropractic office, LHW absolutely loves supporting mothers and families throughout their individual health journeys! Dr. Michelle and Dr. Carrie have been helping kids and families in their community for over a decade. During that time, they have observed the increasing negative effects of stress that comes into play during the prenatal and birthing stages. With that in mind, LHW utilizes technology in the form of quick, non-invasive scans to actually see where stress is stuck and how it affects neurodevelopment and quality of life. They pride themselves on being a resource and information hub in the prenatal and pediatric communities, co-caring with other providers in the area to give the best customized care for mothers and children.
Our mission is to maximize the quality of life of babies, children, and their parents through neuro-focused chiropractic care and to empower families to take control of their health proactively.
Dr. Michelle and Dr. Carrie have trained specifically in prenatal and pediatric techniques helping families in our community to heal, adapt and thrive!
Dr. Michelle S. Dougherty, DC, CACCP is located at:
Lifetime Health & Wellness
11258 IL-59 #2, Naperville IL 60564
(630) 904-6700
Visit her website at www.LifetimeHealthDoc.com
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