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Pregnancy Chiropractor in Pathways Magazine: Pregnancy & The Sixth Sense

We’re always excited when our pediatric and pregnancy chiropractors are published in industry media and this new article in Pathways Magazine, a publication from ICPA, is no exception.

Schaefer Protocol: 4 Basic Things you’re Neglecting that are Directly Impacting your Health

If you’ve been neglecting your health routine - here are the reminders you needed (with outlined benefits) to get back on it.

Infant Chiropractic Care Can Help Babies Breastfeed Better: Chiropractic Case Report

The list of things that we assist with as a family, pregnancy, pediatric and infant chiropractor in Southwest Florida is always growing as we explore more and more stories from families...

Immunity Tips from the Pediatric Chiropractor: How to Stay Well this Summer

Summer is here and routines are a mess. As a parent, you’re just trying to survive while ensuring your kids don’t eat you out of house and home. Whether you’re working...

Pediatric Chiropractor Tips: 99 Activities to Keep Kids Occupied this Summer

We’re in the throes of summer and whether you signed your kids up for summer camps or not, they’re home for the next few months. It can be tough to balance any kind of...

Advice for Postpartum Moms from Veteran Moms

For postpartum moms whose health and wellness is a priority, you want the very best for your baby. You might’ve started by researching everything. You’ve dug into the...

Statistics & Symptoms of Postpartum Depression

Everyone prepares you for the joys of becoming a parent, but they don’t talk as much about the deep dark hole some mothers fall into emotionally, let alone the impact of...

Ask the Pregnancy Chiropractor: Physical Wellness Tips for Those Battling Postpartum Depression & Anxiety

As a pregnancy chiropractor we see every day in our office that postpartum depression and anxiety remain a prominent concern for mothers that have recently...

SWFL Primary Cesarean Rate 1 in 5

Florida's Agency for Health Care Administration publishes a resource guide called Florida Health Finder. The researchers tabulated the diagnostic codes and services...

5 Reasons Why You'll Love the Convenience of Mobile Family Chiropractic

Webster Certified Dr. Danielle Dietrich now provides mobile family chiropractic care as a house call service independent of PalmerCare/Mama's Chiropractic with a...

Is Your Baby Sitting Properly?

As adults, we take the simple act of sitting for granted. But for a baby sitting properly requires a lot of balance and coordination. Much like the butterfly must ...

How chiropractic adjustments improve c-section success

I've had some expecting mothers tell me they didn't need a chiropractic adjustment because they planned on getting a c-section. They felt that since they...

Amanda Sellars BSBA, CCPA, NTP, CHHC, CFMP, RWP, CD

Amanda is from Long Island, New York and moved to sunny Florida at age 7. She knew from a young age she wanted to be in the medical field. When she graduated high school...

Dr. Ashley Figueroa-Melendez

Ashley is from Corozal, Puerto Rico. Growing up she wanted to be a lawyer up until age 17 and she even met Supreme Court judge Sotomayor. She was involved...

5 Secret Reasons Dads Don't Doula

Why are pregnancy chiropractors such big fans of doulas? Why do so many dads feel like they don't need doulas at their births? Let's bust a myth, re-align some thinking...

Stress And Breech Babies: The Secret Connection

Doctors have noticed a huge spike in breech babies since the pandemic. Is it stress-related, or something as simple as too much sitting? The answer is a combination...

Avoid this Key Mistake When Googling for Pregnancy Chiropractic

Things I'd written about extensively like Webster Certification or the Webster Technique weren't showing up anymore. It was like we'd dropped off the map.

Why Hundreds of Mama’s are Successful at Initiating Breastfeeding

We asked the question: does chiropractic care during pregnancy effect how long it takes for your milk to come in. You may be surprised by what we found.

Breastfeeding Master Class

Breastfeeding moms of newborns can't miss this.Which lactation supplements work? Which can backfire?

Reasons for Low Supply & Ways to Increase It

It is not uncommon for women to struggle with supply (largely as a result of hormone disruption caused by PCOS, thyroid, etc) – but luckily there are a few solutions...

Why more than 80% of woman are breastfeeding

In my previous blog post, I went over postpartum supplements to take while breastfeeding and the benefits of each of those supplements.

Prep Your Way to a Better Birth

My first birth experience was a failure. What did I do differently for labor support the second time around? I prepped for a better birth.

Imagine Breastfeeding And Loving Every Minute Of It!

Not only are you adjusting to taking care of a new baby, but also your body is undergoing huge changes (just as big as during your pregnancy!)

New Patient Center

What should you expect when you begin a relationship with us? For one, most people find out really quickly that our offices are more than just a place to "get your back...

The Best Explainer on Food Sensitivity Testing

We've offered Food Sensitivity Testing for years. If you have questions, we made this video for you!

Wellness Orientation Workshop

This video is by far and away the most important thing we can share with you. It is the foundation of this chiropractic practice. Listen as Doc Edwards,...

Food Chart for Optimal Digestion

Obesity and health problems are an increasing issue for many Americans. Maintaining optimal weight and health is as simple as following the rules. Yes, there...

Expansions Coming to Mama's Chiropractic Clinic

Here at Mama’s Chiropractic, we all feel like we have the best jobs in the world, and that comes down to our patients.  Doc likes to joke that holding babies is one of the...

Labor Support for Partners, From the Experts

In this course, learn four proven ways to help a woman in labor in under 30 minutes (no medical degree required.)

3 Principles for Whole Life Wellness

Resoundingly, one of the biggest comments I get from my patients that start chiropractic care with me is how differently they look at healthcare and their life once they...

Kids and Chiropractic – A Growing Trend

More parents are choosing alternative therapies to complement their families’ health strategy, and chiropractic care has been established to be first and foremost on...

Support for New Parents: Finding Like-Minded Parents in Southwest Florida

In a day and age where an obsession with technology has turned us a little anti-social, it can be hard to meet new people. Add to that being a new parent and barely...

Chiropractic Care and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

One of the most frequent issues I encounter is pelvic pain in pregnancy. Pregnant women typically start with these issues and end up...

4 Essential Realizations to Help Women Reach Their Breastfeeding Goals

While I obviously can’t speak from personal experience, over the years that I’ve been serving expectant mothers that have become mothers and witnessed the dynamics of...

All Your Health Solutions, Simply Put

Let’s start with a major premise. Every decision we make, every action we take, comes from a premise (whether you are aware of the premise or not). A premise is a basic...

Affordable HEALTH Care: Why We Don't Accept Insurance

There are chiropractors who contract with insurance providers to deliver chiropractic care. If you have great insurance, they may cover around 20 visits before you ...

Breaking the Stress Cycle of the Rat Race

“Hurry, hurry; get what you can! There’s only so much to go around and only so much time to get it, so you’d better get your share before someone else takes it!”...

Chiropractic Wellness Care for Children

Chiropractic is a healthcare profession that is very multifaceted, encompasses all ages by taking care of people of all ages, and can help regain, restore, and...

How to Help Your Kids Eat Healthier

Children’s bodies respond quickly to their diet one way or the other. Feed them well and they’ll thrive. Feed them poorly and they’ll nose dive. The younger children...

Pregnancy & Scoliosis: How Exercise and Adjustments can Improve Labor

You’ve just found out you’re pregnant, and your first question is “Will my scoliosis affect my ability to birth my baby naturally? While there are conflicting responses...

Pediatric Chiropractic for “Growing Pains”

“Ouch! My legs hurt, Mommy!” Have you ever had your child wake up in the middle of the night complaining of leg pains? Do you remember having them as...

Who Are You In a Crisis?

This #OneBellyWednesday video almost didn’t happen.  I didn’t want to do it.  Like a lot of people I had this habit that I’d started and I just wanted to go to bed...

Wear a Mask or Go Outside? A Theory for a Divided Nation

Making sense of conflicting study recommendations: If you live in the northern 2/3 of the USA, are over 65, have high blood pressure, or are Vitamin D deficient...

Hydroxychloroquine, Z Packs, COVID-19, and Basic Math

Here is what I’m good at: Numbers. They still matter. The authors stated in their paper that the numbers of patients they needed to make the results not due..

“What are you doing about the measles outbreak?”

A mom asked me a question today that I didn’t have an answer to. I’ve cared for this family, including the mother, for years. I’ve adjusted her son since he was an infant...

Why can an 11 year old not poop?

An 11 year old recently came into the office with her Mom. In this little girl’s life, she has not been able to poop without taking medications or having lots of pain!

Everything you Should Know Before Attending a Chicken Pox Party

So, you’ve already decided that vaccines aren’t for you. You’ve opted for the proactive route and you’re boosting your child’s immune system with chiropractic care...

So, You’re Not Vaccinating. Now What?

Making the decision to delay or not to administer vaccinations is a difficult one. Mothers that do this are often criticized and even insulted. They’re told they’re hurting...

Should Chiropractors be in the Delivery Room?

I daydream of the day when chiropractors are not only part of the regular prenatal care, but also there on the Labor & Delivery floor to assist the midwives...

5 Things to Do Before Infant Vaccinations

Vaccinations are a massive debate, and with the recent measles outbreak, drug companies, government officials and other parents are putting the pressure...

What Are the Health Benefits of Meditation?

Here’s a great blog from our friends at Mindful Life Academy, a holistic wellness center in Bonita Springs focused on fitness, meditation and whole-life wellness coaching.

The Third Nervous System

When I was at the Freedom for Family Wellness Summit in Washington, DC last November I saw something that changed my life. Honestly, it actually saved my life.

5 Signs it’s Time for a Detox

The end of the year is a great time, isn’t it? Holiday parties, extended vacation, and delicious food and treats all over the place. But once it’s time to go back to work...

The Three Types of Subluxations: Why Chiropractic Care Can’t Work Alone

When people begin coming to me for chiropractic care, they typically come because of an ailment of some sort. Whether they’re experiencing lower back pain from...

Wellness or Illness: How do you approach your health?

One day not so long ago, a practice member named Craig walked into our center with a slight limp. When I asked him what was wrong, he told me that he had...

6 Reasons to Avoid Antibiotics

Being sick is the pits. Whether you’re bedridden with the flu, have a terrible cold, saddled with pink eye or bronchitis – it’s not a good time. In the moment, you’d probably...

Reviewing “Vaxxed”: Beyond the Wakefield Drama

I closed the office early because we had a 90 minute drive ahead of us.  Vaxxed: From Cover-up to Catastrophe is screening in Sarasota to our north...

Parenting by Community: How to Create a Collaborative Parenting Atmosphere

Let’s face it. The newborn days are rough, especially the first go-around. From navigating breastfeeding to sleep “schedules” (or lack thereof!) and parenting...

KISS Syndrome: Inconsolable Baby

This week’s One Belly, Two Brains story is about a brand new patient to the office. He’s 3 weeks old and experienced a difficult birth.

7 Reasons Why Children Need Recess

Recently, Lee County reinstated recess in our public schools. If you were wondering why some of our parents fought so hard for it, check out this article...

The Third Nervous System Part 2: Crying It Out and Your Baby’s Brain

Imagine you’re hanging out by a riverbank with some co-gatherers a couple million years ago, looking for some fish, and you hear a low and menacing growl behind you.

Normal Developmental Milestones for your Child: Infant Reflexes

Ok, so you just had the craziest time of your life pushing a living being out of your you-know-what and now you are suddenly madly in love with that tiny...

Easy Steps to Order Ambrotose Life Online

We use glyconutrients, or glycans, or fancy-way-for-saying-essential-sugars, to build healthy cells. We recommend a supplement, Ambrotose Life from Mannatech, to help...

Everything You Need to Know About Food Sensitivity Testing

It’s not easy being a new mom. From adjusting to the lack of sleep, to figuring out your new routine, to navigating breastfeeding – it can be a little overwhelming. When...

Patient Story: Could Changing a Diaper Differently Save your Milk Supply?

Breastfeeding is hard. Believe me, I know. With my first, we dealt with inverted nipples, bad latch and a tongue tie. We were on shields for 6 straight weeks. I was lucky enough...

Baby-Led Weaning

“My 5 month old looks hungry. When we’re all at the dinner table together and he watches us eat. Yesterday he actually grabbed my spoon and tried to take...

Four Signs your Baby Needs Chiropractic

“Wait! What?! What was that you said you wanted to do to my tiny, precious, new born?” says the darling new mother sitting across from me- she is holding her child to...

Colicky Baby Starts Pooping

“Breastfed babies use all of their mom’s milk, so they don’t poop as much.” It’s one of the most well-intentioned myths I think we tell mothers. This was likely...

Tips for Eliminating Reflux in Infants

A large portion of the infant patients that I adjust come to me because of reflux, colic or suspected food sensitivities. These moms have either tried every natural...

Guest Blog: A Call to Action on Honest Company’s Less-Than-Honest Marketing Slogan

You have an infant. You’ve breastfed before. Some people might call you a lactivist. You like supporting breastfeeding, but you don’t like breastfeeding your own...

How to make the Big Parenting Decisions when the Pressure is On

If you are like most new parents you pour your energy into the pregnancy. You write a birth plan. You have assembled a team of wonderful...

New Keys to Screening for Postpartum Depression

Postpartum Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) including postpartum depression, impact 1 in 7 women, making them the most common condition of pregnancy...

Two Supplements You'll Find on the Shelves at Mama's

I don’t like it when people get confused about what I do. As a chiropractor, my job is to help the brain and body communicate clearly. I simply detect and...

A New Mom’s Survival Guide: The First Few Weeks

In the weeks surrounding the delivery of your new baby, people have probably offered tons of unsolicited advice. But all you can think of is holding your beautiful baby...

Prepping for VBAC

April has been a baby bonanza in our office: Six births, four at home, with two VBACs and a couple still on the clock. The VBAC births (Vaginal Birth After...

Birthing in Covidia

If you are 36 weeks pregnant or later, I’m sure you’re asking some different questions about your birth experience.  This week we had 3 babies from...

COVID-19 Pregnancy Study Reveals Incidence Rate

Four pregnant women who tested positive for COVID-19 had fevers out of 215 screened. Three asymptomatic patients tested positive for COVID-19...

The Proactive Pregnancy: Growing Healthy Babies

Whether it’s your first or your fourth child, pregnancy can sometimes seem a little restrictive. No soft cheese, no big fish, no caffeine, no raw eggs – the list goes on and...

3 Things You Should Know About Detoxing If You’re Pregnant or Nursing

In this week’s #OneBellyWednesday I discuss my journey through detoxes. I’ve done everything from The Master Cleanse to Juice Fasts to a Gallbladder flush...

The Genius of an Unborn Child

The same power that made your body has the ability to heal your body. Imagine if everybody in the world adopted and lived by this knowledge— wouldn’t the...

Research Update: Prenatal Probiotics Reduce Eczema 77%

A study epublished in July 2014 reports that prenatal supplementation with probiotics to mothers and postnatal supplementation to infants decreased the...

Options for Breech & Posterior Babies: Avoiding a C-Section

Your bags are packed and after 8 long months you’re finally ready to meet your baby. With a birth plan in place, you plan to have a natural, un-medicated birth at the...

8 Conscious Choices for a Healthier Pregnancy

We were lucky enough to host Dr. Kelly Brogan, a holistic psychiatrist that specializes in women’s health. For the most part, women are guided during pregnancy...

Preparing for Pregnancy: Hormones are Hidden Heroes

Learning about natural childbirth is an important step in preparing for a healthy pregnancy and labor. Also, understanding ones parenting style and identity...

Pregnancy with Scoliosis Rods

I’ve noticed the pregnancy with scoliosis cases are some of my best patients. It’s a challenge for the mom for sure-- baby is pushing unevenly on the ribs and the back...

Guide: SWFL Pregnancy and Birth Resources

Patient Birth Story: Chiropractic Care the Second Time Around

At Mama’s Chiropractic, it’s our goal to change the way mothers birth. By balancing the alignment of the pelvis and spine, we strive to improve the birth experience.

3 Reasons You Need a Prenatal Chiropractor

During pregnancy, your body is constantly changing to accommodate and make room for the baby that you’re creating. As these changes occur, you may...

The Best Pelvic Pain Exercises for Pregnancy (That Actually Work!)

Many patients try their own version of pelvic pain exercises for pregnancy and get frustrated with their results. How do you know which ones will be effective for you?

Patient Story: Infant Chiropractic for Gassy, Colicky Baby

When I found out I was pregnant (at 42yrs), it was a dream come true. I was very interested in the work that Dr. Edwards was doing with Moms and Babies...

The Relationship between Covid-19, ACE-2, Pregnancy, and Vitamin D

Covid-19 binds to a receptor in the lungs associated with relaxing blood vessels called ACE-2. There is some evidence that if the receptors are filled with the...