Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy
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by Kelsey Haliti
2M ago
Are you seeing a Chiropractor during your pregnancy or even before? We think you should be! Here at Cloud Nine Birth Services, we highly recommend our clients visit a Doctor of Chiropractic. We have asked Dr. Michelle (D.C.) at Lifetime Health and Wellness in Naperville, IL to answer a few of our most asked questions when it comes to chiropractic care.  What will a chiropractor do for me in pregnancy? Pregnancy can put a progressive strain on your body physically, hormonally, and emotionally. Chiropractic enhances your ability to adapt to these stresses which is imperative as your baby i ..read more
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6 Ways to Combat Pregnancy Heartburn
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by Kelsey Haliti
9M ago
Heartburn is no fun on the best of days, but when you are pregnant it sneaks up and can make daily life challenging! Sleeping, eating, or even just hanging out with friends makes you feel tired and unwell. Here are some tips to help battle the burn naturally! 1. Loosen it up - Clothes can be tighter than you realize. Loosen your pants or purchase larger underwear! You can also loosen your bra (especially if you use an underwire!). Bras that are too tight might also cause back pain, so it can have multiple benefits to loosen up your undergarments! 2. Milk - A nice glass of milk is a natural alk ..read more
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Why Should I Take a Spinning Babies® Parent Education Class?
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by Kelsey Haliti
1y ago
Ok – so you google “birth education class” and 1000 options come up and the idea of sifting through them and deciding what is what and what is the best method “should” I be doing becomes a daunting task. We have sifted, worked with, and understand pretty much all of them and we are here to tell you – take the Spinning Babies ®Parent Class – but not just because we said so, the birthing community knows this stuff works and leaves families feeling like they understand the process and are a valuable player in the entire process. Let’s dig deeper into why: 1. Become an Active Participate in your ..read more
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Top 5 Reasons to Hire a Doula
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by Kelsey Haliti
1y ago
You are having a baby and have heard a lot about Doulas but have questions. “Why would I hire a doula?” “What about my partner?” “Will it really help?” “Is it worth it?” Let’s discuss… Throughout history, the overwhelming majority of birthers have been surrounded and assisted by others. Doulas bring this care back to our families in so many ways including: 1. Physical Support: Doulas have intimate knowledge of positions to encourage the labor to progress and know other positions to try when things seem to have slowed. They use these positions strategically. Doulas know the right position for t ..read more
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6 Beneficial Prenatal Yoga Poses
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by Kelsey Haliti
1y ago
Prenatal yoga is a great tool to use during pregnancy to help prepare the body and mind for each stage of pregnancy and labor. It’s a practice designed for the expecting mother, and instead of a regular yoga practice, the exercises included, focus on the specific areas of need during pregnancy. The exercises help to alleviate the common aches and pains that come with pregnancy, and also focus on the mental and emotional side of pregnancy and labor.  Common aches and pains during pregnancy that prenatal yoga can help with: Tight hips Low-back pain Upper/mid-back pain Neck and shoul ..read more
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The Amazing Peanut Ball
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by Kelsey Haliti
1y ago
The peanut ball is a non medical labor tool that can be used with or without pain medication during labor.  There are 4 different sizes 40cm, 50cm (which is the most commonly used size) 60cm for taller laboring women and the biggest is 70cm and is used only to sit or straddle on the floor.  The peanut ball has been shown to reduce labor times by about 2 hours and reduce the need for a cesarean delivery! How does this magical thing work you may ask?! Once the location of the baby is determined in the pelvis, there are different positions with the peanut ball to help the baby descend a ..read more
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7 Breastfeeding Positions To Try
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by Kelsey Haliti
1y ago
Laidback Breastfeeding – This is a great position, especially in those early months when your body is learning to regulate milk supply and your baby is learning how to nurse. It allows mom to stay comfortable and relaxed instead of hunched over and strained – this also helps women who experience oversupply or engorgement. It encourages baby to take more control and allows them to nurse at their own pace. How to do it: A reclining chair/bed or lots of pillows are necessary. Mom, get comfortable in a reclined position and place baby tummy to tummy. Use your arm to gently cradle their head as nee ..read more
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10 Reasons To Invest In A Birth Ball
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by Kelsey Haliti
5y ago
The Birth Ball is a versatile tool that can be used in pregnancy through to the postpartum period. It’s benefits are vast and with a price tag of only $15-30 dollars, it is well worth the investment! PREGNANCY1.       The birth ball can be used in different ways and positions to help stretch all sorts of muscles but just sitting on it alone opens the pelvic floor muscles and helps you gain flexibility in the thigh and hip muscles.2.       The birth ball can be used for prenatal exercise, increasing overall stamina for your upcoming birth. Think squats, pelvic tilts, leg lifts, lunges, etc.3 ..read more
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