The Effects of Childbirth on Both Mom and Baby
For most women, pregnancy and childbirth are not like they portray it in the movies. In the end, there is the peaceful moment of holding your newborn child, but there’s a lot more that goes on in between that first positive test and that magical moment of meeting your newborn. From experiencing the pain of labor to withstanding the exhaustion of childbirth, there is a lot more to birthing a baby than breathing exercises. There’s nothing quite like the miracle of childbirth, but there is a lot of healing that needs to happen after. It can take time for the soreness to go away or for moms to get the hang of breastfeeding. During birth, there can also be trauma to the spine and surrounding ligaments, tendons, and muscles that will need time to heal. Childbirth can affect the mom in many ways, but did you know that the baby goes through a traumatic experience as well? No matter what kind of birth experience you had, some form of birth trauma occurred. Addressing the effects of childbirth on both moms and babies can be essential to the short-term and long-term health of both mother and child.
Childbirth Takes a Toll on Mom
Growing a baby inside of you is sure to take a toll on your body. An expanding uterus and increased weight gain put pressure on the spinal column. Additionally, as the body prepares for the birthing process, ligaments loosen to allow for the flexibility needed to give birth. To combat these changes, the spine actually takes on an increased lordosis, or inward curvature of the spine. This balances out the weight of the growing baby inside your belly. After giving birth to your baby, it can take time for […]
Head trauma, such as concussions, can happen to anyone: men, women, and children alike. Concussions are defined as an injury to the head from either an impact or violent shaking back and forth, often including temporary unconsciousness. Most concussions are caused by sports injuries, car accidents, or falls. It may surprise you to know that visits to a Lithia Springs chiropractor can be beneficial during the healing process after a concussion injury.
Autism is a disorder that affects 1 in every 68 children. It usually begins to present itself and is diagnosed by the age of 18 months, but some children don’t receive a diagnosis until years later. Autism affects children in many different ways, but autistic children typically struggle with interacting with others, thinking and playing with imagination, and communication. The causes of autism remain unknown, but there are some genetic and environmental factors considered to have an impact on the likelihood of a child having autism. Whatever the cause, the fact remains that it affects the children diagnosed with it as well as their parents, who try to give their children the very best in care and support. More and more, families are turning to chiropractic care as a means to support those with autism. But how can a Lithia Spring chiropractor help those affected by autism spectrum disorder?
Nothing can affect you quite like not sleeping at night. You wake up each morning hoping to feel refreshed, but instead, you find yourself drained of energy and exhausted. Not surprisingly, lack of proper sleep is a common complaint among Americans. We toss and turn all night, or we have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep, and we never really getting the sufficient sleep we need to function properly and be healthy. As a result, we experience feelings of fatigue, loss of concentration, and a decreased ability to fight off sickness. If you wake up more often than not feeling exhausted instead of rested, know that you are not alone. There is hope for combatting insomnia, restlessness, and your sleepless nights with chiropractic care from a Lithia Springs chiropractor.
The body’s central nervous system plays a crucial role in keeping us functioning at optimal levels of health. It controls all the other systems in the body, so the health of the central nervous system is vital. It is made up of the brain and spinal cord, while the peripheral nervous system is made up of all the nerves in our body. The nervous system breaks down further into the autonomic nervous system, which controls all the involuntary actions that we do without thinking, such as breathing, digesting, and pumping blood through the body. To break it down even further, the autonomic nervous system is composed of two parts, the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. Overall, for the body to work properly, there must be a balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic parts of the nervous system. If at any point anything is out of whack, it can become a big problem that affects our health and wellness.
With ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) affecting nearly 6 million children and countless adults across the country, more and more research has been done in an effort to understand these two related disorders. Because of their far-reaching impacts, ADD and ADHD are the most prevalent pediatric disorders. But how do you know if your child is truly suffering from ADD or ADHD and how do you know what can you do to help them? Sadly, many children are being wrongfully diagnosed, as over-diagnosis has become a big problem. But when unwanted and unexplainable behaviors occur, parents want answers and results. Sometimes they find these answers from doctors who are quick to prescribe medication before digging deeper to treat the root cause of these behaviors. Prescription medications aren’t always the answer. Overmedicating children can often cause problems later in life as these children become overmedicated adults, only leading to bigger and more significant concerns. Before turning to medication that can cause serious side effects, seek a natural and safe method for ADD and ADHD management from a Lithia Springs pediatric chiropractor.
Back and neck pain are the most common reasons for a visit to a chiropractor. But did you know that chiropractic care is beneficial for much more than just back pain? While your first thought for vision problems would most likely be to schedule a visit to the optometrist, it could be in your best interest to also visit a Lithia Springs chiropractor as well.
The thyroid is an important part of the body in that it regulates the metabolism, controls body temperature, and ensures proper growth of the body. If the thyroid isn’t functioning as it should, it could be the cause of health concerns. Hyperthyroidism (overproduction of necessary hormones) and hypothyroidism (underproduction of necessary hormones) will lead to larger health issues. Thankfully, a Lithia Springs chiropractor can help.