by peabrandswan | Feb 19, 2020 | birth, chiropractic, delivery
Written by Dr. Brenda Fairchild 1. Can epidurals cause lingering back pain postpartum? If so, how long might the pain last? Yes, epidurals can cause back or worse can cause permanent nerve damage from the injection. But, not all the back pain can come from the... by peabrandswan | Apr 21, 2017 | birth, pregnancy
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, “widely accepted, currently-used labor and birth interventions are not necessarily the safest care for women and babies.” You read that right. In February (2017), the ACOG released a new committee... by peabrandswan | Jan 31, 2017 | birth, Uncategorized
When pregnant mothers frequent my office, we often discuss their birth plan along with their pregnancy experience. Typically, women committed to chiropractic care are of the more natural mindset and plan for unmedicated births whenever possible. One of the... by peabrandswan | Jan 26, 2017 | birth
Not every birth is traumatic, but many are. What is a traumatic birth, you ask? The term is subjective to each woman (and baby) who experiences the birth. While one mother may consider a 48 hour natural labor traumatic, another may not. The key is to understand that a... by peabrandswan | Jan 3, 2017 | birth
It can be so intimidating that most women forego writing one altogether. Don’t let that be you. Skipping your birth plan means that you are skipping the educational aspect of giving birth. You are walking in blind – uniformed – and unprepared for the possibilities... by peabrandswan | Jul 6, 2016 | birth, gut health
C-sections occur in more than 1/3rd of births in the US now. It is more than just a trend, and seems to only be rising. Research shows us that babies born by cesarean have increased chances of obesity, asthma, celiac disease, autism, chronic illnesses, and...