by peabrandswan | Mar 4, 2020 | Chemicals, Dr. Brenda, pregnancy
By Dr. Brenda Fairchild When feeding our bodies in pregnancy, choline is not usually at the top of our lists. We are usually more concerned about a clean diet, taking the right prenatal, drinking enough water, and making sure we get plenty of sleep. So, what exactly...
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 | Sep 14, 2018 | pregnancy, Uncategorized
Breech births occur in approximately 1 in 25 full-term births, but this statistic is drastically skewed due to the number of mothers who opt for an elective c-section between gestational weeks 37-40 due to their baby’s position. As a family chiropractor, I see many... by peabrandswan | Sep 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
The articles are circulating all over social media about Nestle, one of the world’s largest food companies, patenting the rights to a new vegan infant formula. There are articles cheering the company on and singing their praises, and there are articles throwing...
by peabrandswan | Aug 25, 2018 | pregnancy
New mothers often walk in to my practice after giving birth to be adjusted. Pregnancy can do a number on the body, and proper care can aid and speed the healing process once baby arrives. I generally see mothers enter with a heavy infant car seat in one arm and strain...