Prenatal Care Services
We believe that when our prenatal care services are used in combination, the best results are achieved.
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Prenatal Chiropractic Care / Webster Technique
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is vitally important in supporting the body’s innate ability to adapt and function the way it is designed to for both mother and baby.
Dr. Jessica L. Caruso, director of Healing Hands Chiropractic, maintains Webster Technique certification through the ICPA. To learn more about this specialized pregnancy chiropractic technique please click the following link http://icpa4kids.com/about/webster_technique.htm
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy:
- In expectant mothers presenting breech, there has been a high reported success rate of the baby turning to the normal vertex position. The Webster technique has been successfully used in women whose babies present transverse and posterior as well. It has also successfully used with twins.
- Prepares the woman’s pelvis for an easier pregnancy and birth by creating a balance in pelvic bony structures, muscles and ligaments allowing the baby the room to develop without restrictions to its forming cranium, spine and other skeletal structures.
- Removes tension on the ligaments that support the uterus, such as the round ligaments- reducing torsion (intrauterine constraint) to the woman’s uterus offering the baby the room to move into the best possible position for birth.
- Reduces interference to the mother’s vital nerve system which controls and coordinates all of her systems and functions for better baby development.
- With proper fetal positioning, there is a significant decrease in dystocia (resistance to normal function in birth) and the resulting birth trauma caused by intervention.
- Allows for a safer, easier birth for mother and baby by decreasing the potential for interventions such as augmentation, c-section, vacuum and forceps extraction, etc.
*Derived from the notes of Jeanne Ohm, D.C., F.I.C.P.A., Perinatal Care, www.icpa4kids.com
Read a great testimonial about a patient’s pregnancy experience under chiropractic care.
To schedule a new patient consult and exam with our chiropractor please click the following link:prenatal chiropractic consult & exam.
Prenatal Massage Therapy
Acupuncture
Acupuncture can be used throughout all stages of pregnancy and childbirth. Acupuncture is even beneficial prior to trying to conceive in order to get your body balanced and in optimal health for your pregnancy. Many women struggle with fertility, and acupuncture as well as Chinese herbal medicine can help address many of your issues. During your pregnancy, acupuncture is effective in reducing and even eliminating some less desirable symptoms, such as morning sickness. Towards the later stages of your pregnancy, acupuncture can help your body make natural transitions to prepare for a timely labor. It can also aid in decreased labor time and pain, as well as help your body and mind process the physical and mental stress of childbirth. There are also ways acupuncture can help with complications, such as breech positioning and for induction if you exceed full term. Acupuncture is also effective in treating symptoms following childbirth, as it helps rebalance your mind and body after your journey through pregnancy and labor. Schedule an appointment with Emily Pendergast by clicking this link.
Bradley Method® Birth Classes
Expecting a baby is, for many parents, a time of great excitement, anticipation, and pride. It can also be filled with anxiety, questions, and even a little (or a lot of) fear. The mission of Healing Hands Chiropractic’s pregnancy and childbirth workshops is to ease your fears and anxieties about pregnancy, birth, and parenting; help you find answers to your questions; and give you the opportunity to have a confident, empowering, fulfilling childbearing experience.
We offer some of the only classes in the greater Manchester and Nashua areas that are not affiliated with a specific hospital. Our independence allows us to work for you, the parent, rather than an institution. While some hospital-sponsored birth classes may cost a bit less, we believe that parents benefit significantly from the independent nature of our classes. For workshop schedule and rates please click the following link: pregnancy and childbirth workshops.
Products We Carry For The Expectant Mother
Pregnancy, Postpartum and Baby Products
Earth Mama Angel Baby‘s safe, zero-toxin, hospital recommended organic herbal products support mama and babies through the entire miraculous birth process, from pregnancy through postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, baby care and beyond. Offering nature’s perfect solutions to perfectly natural pregnancy discomforts, every Earth Mama Angel Baby® product is made with only pure, plant based, worry-free ingredients, naturally. Safe for Pregnancy, Ideal for the Whole Family.
Baby Carriers
The award-winning original Moby Wrap is the most recognized baby carrier wrap on the market. Its simple yet versatile design makes it suitable for any wearer. The benefits of baby wearing(insert link to baby wearing blog) are many, and with the slightly, but not too stretchy, 100% cotton fabric, there’s no better place for your baby to be. *available in store and online by clicking here: moby wrap baby carrier
Prenatal Vitamins
New Chapter Perfect Prenatal® – Delivers 23 different organic, easily digested, energizing and protective probiotic vitamins and minerals as well as 13 stress-balancing and free-radical scavenging herbs cultured for maximum effectiveness.
Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA-A woman’s demand for DHA increases during pregnancy. DHA is essential for the proper development of infants and children, and offers mood and nerve support for mothers.* Prenatal DHA is a convenient and effective way to ensure that mothers and their growing babies get enough of this vital nutrient every day. Surpassing all international standards for purity, freshness, and concentration, Nordic Naturals Prenatal DHA provides the benefits of omega-3 fats without the risk of toxicity. Ideal for pregnant and nursing mothers, these unflavored soft gels are half the size of standard soft gels, and are perfect for the most sensitive palate. Prenatal DHA provides the foundation for a healthy pregnancy.
Birthing Balls
One of the many wonderful aspects of the birthing ball is that they can play an essential role in helping laboring mothers get into a comfortable position for birthing. Sitting upright on the ball can actually help the baby descend through the birthing canal by using the advantage of gravity. There are many other positions, such as squatting and kneeling that can be used with the birthing ball.( http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/labor_delivery/60271#ixzz0Z7n8HCRa)
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Testimonials
"I came to Dr. Jess with sciatic pain. I was also experiencing issues with breathing, so I had set up an asthma test through my primary doctor. After just one adjustment, my sciatic pain was incredibly reduced. The thing I didn’t expect was that my breathing would be completely fixed! I didn’t mention to Dr. Jess that I was having breathing difficulties with shortness of breath, but she noticed on my first consultation that I had a misalignment in my spine where the nerve supply to my lungs is. I was able to cancel my asthma test and haven’t had an issue since!"
Heather F.
