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Did you know cold symptoms can be exacerbated or last longer during pregnancy?  This is because your immune system is working at a slightly lower function and your changing body may not be able to deal with cold symptoms as effectively (like chest congestion). In this episode, Doula Rachael shares a regiment to boost immunity and reduce the length and severity of cold symptoms during pregnancy.  What supplements are safe and what is safe to try at home. This episode covers it all!

Vitamin D Reference

Vitamin C Reference

Probiotics Reference

Echinacea Reference

Zinc Reference

Elderberry Reference

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Kaitlin McGreyes is the founder of BeHerVillage. She started working as a birth doula in 2014 and quickly became passionate about creating access to maternal care for all. She has supported hundreds of families through their parenthood journeys, founded a doula team, ran a doula mentorship program, has lobbied on behalf of birthing people, and is committed to helping birth workers break into the retail baby gift industry.

BeHerVilalge is helping families get the funds they need to pay for support they deserve:

• Doulas
• Childbirth Education
• Pelvic Floor Health
• Lactation Consultants
• Mental Health Support
• Chiropractic Care
• And more!

In this episode, Dr Shannon and Doula Rachael share a passion-filled, forward thinking, and vulnerable conversation about we, as birth workers, can meaningfully and effectively provide the type of support new parents need in order to feel their best and be able to take care of their family in a way that leaves them feeling lifted up instead of overwhelmed. This conversation was truly magical and left us feeling inspired and on fire to spread the word about BeHerVillage and how they are flipping the script on gift registries and why this is so important!

How to connect with BeHerVillage:

Be Her Village (website)

Be Her Village (Instagram)

We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.

We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!

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If you are pregnant and due around the holidays, this episode is for you. When it comes to navigating the end of pregnancy, there are several mixed feelings and emotions and likely some degree of discomfort and eagerness to meet your baby and for the pregnancy to be over.  Every path is unique for each birthing person. What works for one person may not work for you and what works for you may not work for someone else. The goal is for you to feel as confident and prepared for this time of pregnancy and that you’ve had conversations withs with your provider leading up to your birth to fully understand how they support letting labor begin on its own and this includes going beyond your due date and learning about medical and non-medical reasons a provider may recommend an induction.

Episodes mentioned in this podcast:

• Ep 26: Due Dates and Holidays
• Ep 40: Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices
• Ep 54: Navigating Final Weeks of Pregnancy
• Ep 61: Finding Your Breath: 5 Breathing Exercises for Pregnancy and Postpartum
• Ep 65: Gentle Induction
• Ep 71: All About Prenatal Massage Therapy with Tara Thompson
• Ep 77: Informed and Shared Decision Making

Other Resources:

• Spinning Babies - Daily Activities
• The Guide by Ann Marie Gilligan

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There are many benefits to having a birth doula as part of your birth support team.  Some of these benefits are well-known and some may be new to you. The goal is for doula care to become the norm and to achieve teamwork between all care providers. Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discusses the many benefits to having birth doula support during pregnancy, labor, birth, and beyond. In this episode, you will hear about how doulas provide:

1. Informational support
2. Physical support
3. Emotional support
4. Support for the partner
5. Teaching advocacy (to decrease fear and instill confidence)

Having this type of support and with a doula present increases:

1. The likelihood of spontaneous vaginal birth
2. Satisfaction with the birth experience (for both the birther and their partner)
3. Rates of breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum
4. The birther’s self-esteem.

Having a doula present, decreases the likelihood of:

1. Utilizing medicinal pain relief, including an epidural
2. Labor induction and augmentation with synthetic oxytocin
3. C-section birth
4. Vacuum or forceps assisted birth

Additional resources:

Episode 56: Who to Invite Into Your Birth Space

Episode 40: Lamaze 6 Healthy Birth Practices

Episode 38: Heart-Centered Work: Building a Sustainable Doula Business

Episode 20: Interview with LaToya Murray-Johnson: Owner/Founder Doula View 

Episode 17: All About Birth Doulas with Rachael Hutchins

Episode 3: Building Your Birth Support Team

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Prenatal chiropractic care has some well”ish”-known benefits (of course Dr. Shannon thinks more people could know about the benefits) but she has been documenting some of those lesser-known ones for a bit too and has compiled a list of commonalities.  You might be familiar with pregnant women seeking chiropractic care for aches and pains such as sciatica, low back pain, and pelvic pain.  You might also be familiar with women seeking chiropractic care for overall prenatal wellness and to balance the pelvis and sacrum to assist with optimal fetal positioning.  But have you heard of pregnant women talking about better sleep and better post-partum recovery because they got adjusted?  And what about women having a history of pre-term labor, but after getting adjusted, they’ve been able to go full-term?  Oh and be sure to listen to the full episode because there are some additional benefits we go over. 
Resources mentioned:

Episode 49: Common Pregnancy Discomforts & Remedies

Episode 19: All About Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Dr. Shannon

Episode 55: Tips For Optimal Fetal Positioning

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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In today's episode I am talking to Amisha to find out what exactly is a birth worker or doula and how she got to start this interesting path. We talk about her specific focus on black and brown women in this context and also her advocacy for LGBTQ+ parents and their specific challenges.
Amisha is fairly new to Tottenham but still has some great top tips for the local area.

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In this week’s episode, Dr. Shannon sits down with Tara Thompson, a metro-Atlanta prenatal, postpartum, and infant massage therapist to discuss all things massage!  

We cover:

• Some of the top reasons moms are seeking prenatal massage
• When to get a prenatal massage
• How are the massages performed
• At home things moms can do for comfort
• What is a lymphatic massage
• What does postpartum massage therapy look like
• What is infant massage
• And more!

Not only is Tara a talented massage therapist, but she is Cappa Certified Doula, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, and an Evidence Based Birth Instructor.  She uses all of her knowledge of prenatal health and wellness to help moms-to-be be more comfortable and advocate for themselves.  

As always, be sure to locate a massage therapist in your area with prenatal training, and keep your care provider informed.  

Connect with Tara:

Tara’s Birth Services - website

Tara Thompson Co - on instagram 

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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No matter the type of birth you have, your newborn can benefit from seeing a trained chiropractor. In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael help walk you through how the pregnancy and birth process (vaginal or cesarean) can cause subluxations in the baby’s spine which can impact how their tiny systems function and ultimately impacts how they engage with the outside world.  This episode will dive deep on the following topics:

• Our personal experiences with prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care
• How subluxations occur during pregnancy and the birth process
• Difference in “normal” newborn behavior and signs of distress
• Impact on nursing, infant feeding, digestion, sleep, and development in the first year of life
• What is involved in a pediatric newborn exam
• Common issues Dr. Shannon sees in her office for 0-6 month olds and 6-12 month olds
• Breaking down misconceptions surrounding pediatric chiropractic adjustments

It is important to seek care from a trained pediatric chiropractor.  Care plans and length of time to see results will vary for each patient based on medical history and individual needs and abilities. You can learn more and find a trained professional at ICPA4Kids.com.

Learn more about physical therapy for infants and toddlers from Brittany Ziis of Mother and Baby Wellness Collective. Follow her on Instagram or visit her website
Resources mentioned in the episode:

Dr. Shannon’s research article: Health Outcomes of Pediatric Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care Since Birth: A Retrospective Analysis 

Journal of Pediatric, Maternal, and Family Health - through the Foundation for Vertebral Subluxation

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In my years of working with prenatal patients in the office, I have found that there are 5 main items or principles that I end up discussing with them throughout their care, no matter their complaint or reason for coming to the office.  In the age of information overload, I try to keep it simplified by giving families these 5 things they can do. 

Now these activities or items I go over don’t necessarily replace chiropractic adjustments, but when 90% of the stimulation and nutrition to the brain comes from spinal motion, these 5 things to consider can impact nervous system function in a positive way.  

In this episode, I go over 3 exercises and motions to do daily (if possible), ways to improve sleep, and a key area to relieve tension not only during pregnancy, but also during labor.  

Resources:

Episode 55: Tips for Optimal Fetal Positioning 

Episode 49: Common Pregnancy Discomforts + Remedies 

Episode 45: Top Reasons to Seek Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy 

Episode 19: All About Prenatal Chiropractic Care with Dr. Shannon

Spinning Babies

BirthFit

Episode 41: BirthFit Prenatal Chiropractic and Leader Dr Ashley Harper

Episode 42: Dr. Ashley Harper’s birth stories and the impact of BirthFit

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We love talking about all things pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum but today we are having a conversation about what has been happening with us behind the scenes with parenting, business, and self-care.  We share about what we experienced this summer, what’s gone well and what we’ve struggled with, how things are going 4 weeks into the school year, and we share a few things that are saving us right now.

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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In today’s episode, Doula Rachael and Dr. Shannon discuss the Pathways to Family Wellness article: “You’re Not Allowed to Not Allow Me.  Reclaiming the rights of mothers during birth.”  Although this is an article from 2015, the topic surrounding certain words that providers use is still relevant.  

Our words have power. Words can instill strength or fear and words can give confidence or doubt. The words we think are also powerful.  

This article discusses the word “allow” as it pertains to providers communicating to expecting families about “allowing '' certain things such as VBAC’s, eating and drinking during labor, pushing in upright positions, and various other options.  

“What woman who has experienced nine months of language like “we can’t let you” and “you’re not allowed” is going to suddenly have the wherewithal to refuse an unnecessary surgery - or to even know that she has the right to do so?”

The article concludes with four simple ways to take back that power, to feel empowered with your birth and birth experience, and to create a birth support team that encourages shared-decision making conversations between the provider and expecting family.  

Resources:

You’re Not Allowed to Not Allow Me 

This article appeared in Pathways to Family Wellness magazine, Issue #47 and #64.

Author: Cristen Pascucci - View Author Bio

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“We can’t necessarily control everything that happens to us, but we can control our reaction.  We can be response-able with our reaction to life.”  As a society that is chronically stressed, it can impact our posture, our ability to take deep breaths, and ultimately impact our overall health.  Add pregnancy and postpartum to the mix and breathing dysfunctions can be magnified.  In this episode I go over 5 breathing techniques that can impact not only our ability to breathe better, but also impact our nervous system function. 

We talk about the parts of the nervous system and do a quick little anatomy overview of the vagus nerve and how it impacts our breath, our digestion, and the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the nervous system.  These breathing exercises aren’t just for pregnancy though, and I mention some that are great for kids and families, and I give some alternatives to accommodate for the growing belly. 

Resources:

Episode 31: Why is Nursing Posture Important
Episode 52: What Happens in Vagus: guest interview on the Magic of Mamahood Podcast
Episode 41: BirthFit Prenatal Chiropractic and Leader Dr Ashley Harper
Episode 42: Dr. Ashley Harper’s birth stories and the impact of BirthFit
Backbends and Brews Yoga , Instagram, Facebook

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Did you know that pain serves an important role during labor and birth? Pain is Purposeful, Anticipated, Intermittent, and Necessary. In this episode, Doula Rachael breaks down the important role that pain serves during labor and birth and what you can do to help flip the script on perception of pain when preparing for labor. Pulling back this veil of fear surrounding pain can help you feel more confident and prepared as you navigate the sometimes unpredictable path to giving birth. The more you know about what is normal during labor, the less fear you can have as you are experiencing the intense sensations and surges of labor.

Doula Rachael also shares about the orchestra of hormones during childbirth as well as tips for supporting the flow of birth in a meaningful and effective way.  

Other helpful Aligned Birth Podcast episodes:

Episode 14: Choosing a Care Provider For Your Birth

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.

We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.

We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!

If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss the newest evidence on eating and drinking during labor.  Some hospitals restrict eating and drinking during labor which is not an evidence based practice.  Labor and birth should be treated like a marathon, not a sprint.  Eating and drinking during labor can help to keep the birthing person hydrated and energized during one of the most strenuous, long, and exhausting experiences of their life. In this episode you will learn:

• Current recommendations
• Quick facts
• Why eating and drinking freely and as you please during labor is important
• What to eat in early labor
• What to bring to your birth center or hospital birth
• If birthing at home, what to have on hand for the day of labor

The goal of this episode is for you to learn about your options, learn what is recommended, and to empower you to advocate for yourself during labor and birth so that you have the best chance at having the best birth possible.

Resources:

Evidence Based Birth Article and Podcast - https://evidencebasedbirth.com/evidence-eating-drinking-labor/ 

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.

We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.

We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!

If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

Dr. Shannon sits down with pediatric chiropractor, author, and instructor, Dr. Martin Rosen to talk about all things pediatric chiropractic care and craniopathy.  In most of our episodes, we’re talking about prenatal care and pregnancy, but if you’ve listened to any of our postpartum episodes, you know we talk about ways to support yourself after birth.  Not only do we discuss continuing under chiropractic care, but the impact the birthing process can have on your baby and what you can do to facilitate their healing as well.  
In this episode, we discuss Dr. Rosen’s book about Common vs. Normal when it comes to cranial distortions and pediatric neurological development and lots of other topics including:

• How birth impacts the infant cranium
• Why cranial shape is important
• What is the dura mater, dural tension, cerebrospinal fluid and how all body systems are impacted by birth
• The importance of the first 2 years of life
• What are milestones and primitive reflexes (and yes - why crawling is important!) 
• Specific pediatric conditions we’ve both worked with: torticollis, tongue tie, plagiocephaly
• Why tummy time is important
• When to seek outside help
• What pediatric chiropractic and cranial adjustments look like 

Resources: 

Dr. Martin Rosen - website
Dr. Martin Rosen - Instagram
Peak Potential Institute
Wellesley Chiropractic
 
This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything! 

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Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

What is optimal fetal positioning and why is it important?  Fetal positioning refers to how your baby is positioned in the womb, and in this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael talk about several aspects of fetal position including:

• What does LOA mean and why is that optimal?
• What is fetal malposition and examples of those positions. 
• What these positions mean when it comes to labor and birth.
• Are there things that you can do to encourage optimal fetal positioning? 

Don’t forget to check out all of the resources mentioned in this episode, and as always, be sure to discuss any of the topics from this episode with your healthcare provider. 

Resources:

Why doctors perform cesareans for breech babies

Try Belly Mapping

Spinning babies

Miles circuit

Side lying release

Do cat/cows daily

Belly sifting

“Shaking the apple tree” 

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

In order to feel more at ease, confident, and comfortable in the final weeks of pregnancy, it takes significant and intentional effort and preparation during pregnancy. In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael share tips for preparing your mind, body, and heart for navigating the final weeks of pregnancy so that labor can begin and unfold as it should and you can feel less stress, fear, and doubt during this time. 

They share information about due dates and how you can focus on the due month instead of the due date. They also talk about ways you can prepare your body for labor, signs of labor, what to do if you experience prodromal labor, benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy and early labor, and how to prepare your mind and heart for those final weeks of pregnancy. 

There is no 1-way to get labor started so we focus on all the other ways you can prepare yourself for the final weeks of pregnancy so that you can be more comfortable and feel confident in yourself, your baby, and the normal process of labor and birth. Approaching labor in this way can help avoid an unnecessary induction which can improve overall outcomes and help you have a more positive birthing experience.  

Resources:

Spinning Babies - Daily Activities

The Guide by Ann Marie Gilligan 

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.

We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.

We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!

If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth 
www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon
www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

It’s time to celebrate! Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael have officially been podcasting for ONE entire year…that is 52 episodes and 3,000 downloads under their belt.  In this episode, they share their top 10 downloaded episodes as well as their personal favorites. They share what they’ve learned through this past year as well as what they have planned for the future.  They share how they started the podcast, a few details from behind the scenes of the podcast, the tools and programs they use, how they stay organized, and tips for those who want to start a podcast. 

Resources:

Sign-up with Buzzsprout (affiliate link)

Buzzsprout - How to Start a Podcast Guide

Chris Godfrey - Podcast Care - Podcast Editing

Otter App for transcription 

Music Sources: 

SoundCloud 

Audiojungle 

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Follow us on Instagram:

Aligned Birth

www.instagram.com/aligned_birth

Dr. Shannon

www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness

Doula Rachael

www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com

North

Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

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Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.

Dr. Shannon had the honor of being a guest on the Magic of Mamahood Podcast with Caitlin and Stefany, and we’re so thankful that they shared their episode with us at the Aligned Birth Podcast.  They had some wonderful questions about the importance of posture, how poor posture can affect us over time, ways to combat posture issues, chiropractic care during pregnancy and what that looks like, chiropractic care and allergies, pediatric chiropractic care, and more!  You definitely want to listen to the end for my top 3 takeaways about the importance of chiropractic care.  And be sure to check out Cailtin and Stefany’s podcast.  Motherhood takes a village, and their fitness, nutrition, and general women’s wellness knowledge that they share is an important part of our motherhood tribe.  

This podcast was created from a desire to share conversations and interviews about topics from pregnancy and birth to motherhood and the importance of a healthy body and mind through it all.  Our goal is to bring you fun, interesting, and helpful conversations that excite you and make you want to learn more.  We hope what we share will make an impact and help someone else along their journey.  We believe that when you are aligned in body, mind, and your intuition, you can conquer anything!  If you like what you are hearing and you don’t want to miss our newest episodes, be sure and tap subscribe. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Resources:

Magic of Mamahood Podcast 

Follow us on Instagram:
Aligned Birth

www.instagram.com/aligned_birth
Dr. Shannon

www.instagram.com/sunrise_chiropractic_wellness
Doula Rachael

www.instagram.com/northatlantabirth

Check out our individual websites:

Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness - www.sunrisechiropracticandwellness.com

North Atlanta Birth Services - www.northatlantabirth.com

Disclaimer

The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice a

Want to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)

Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth Community

Instagram: Aligned Birth

Email: alignedbirthpodcast@gmail.com

Find us online:
Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness
North Atlanta Birth Services

Editing: Godfrey Sound
Music: "Freedom” by Roa

Disclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others. Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This disclaimer includes all guests or contributors to the podcast.