This is a gray area in chiropractic. All chiropractors are taught the Webster Technique in school, but not every chiropractor is certified in the Webster Technique. ...
Research has shown that having a child is one of the most challenging activities routinely faced by couples. When a couple welcomes their first baby there is suddenly a third person in their relationship and not surprisingly moving from a duo to a trio can...
Diet and spinal health are two major contributors to maintaining a healthy pregnancy, and often, small changes in diet and spinal health can make a big impact in achieving optimal fertility....
Research, clinical studies and clinical observations all support the many physical, psychological and emotional benefits of infant massage. Beyond the benefits to the infant, familial relationships are positively impacted which may well contribute to the betterment of society as a whole. ...
My son, Alexander, was born early at 35 weeks and six days, too early for my milk to come in. As a mother, I felt like a failure because the one thing I needed to be able to do for my son, I wasn’t able...
Being pregnant or having a new baby, also called the perinatal period, is a time full of emotional ups and downs. Many factors can influence your mood including lack of sleep, hormone fluctuations and day-to-day stressors. Usually, these mood swings are normal, but many women...
C-sections account for roughly one-third of deliveries in the United States despite the fact that complications from the procedure contribute directly to the increasing maternal death rate. Michael Nix, MD, FACOG, Assistant Professor at the Department of Women’s Health at Dell Medical School discusses factors...
The last day of the conference is open to the public and will include a full day of learning and self-care opportunities for parents and interested community members to help women and families better understand maternal mental health issues....
In this installment of the Austin Expecting blog series, 'Diary of a Midwife,' Austin area midwife, Heather Hilton talks to us about the reality of facing miscarriage. ...
Spring 2017, the Pregnancy and Postpartum Health Alliance of Texas (PPHA) is proud to co-sponsor the Inaugural UT Maternal Mental Health and Wellness Conference (#TXMMHCON) to educate both professionals and parents about maternal mental health issues....