Attachment parenting is far from a fad. Decades of research have shown that a child who has a secure attachment with a primary caregiver, fosters the growth of a happier and healthier child across multiple developmental domains. Attachment parenting is well supported by developmental neuroscience, which explore how interactions between baby and caregiver impact on the babies growing brain.
By Rachel Bridge
The journey into and through parenthood comes with so many expectations, from so many directions, well-meaning friends and family, health professionals, media, social media, as well as our own experiences and expectations of self.
When we begin stepping towards the journey of parenthood, hopes, dreams, desires start to surface. We envisage certain moments of our experience and how that may or may not look…the pregnancy announcement, the baby shower, maternity leave, birth, postpartum, pregnancy care, postpartum care, support, the list goes on.
Pregnancy is a time of massive change – mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and biomechanically
It is also a time when many women look for other options to manage various health challenges during their pregnancy. Chiropractic care rates among the many that women choose during this time. The great thing about chiropractic care is that it is safe, gentle, and drug-free – things we all want in any intervention while pregnant.
As a chiropractor, it is both a responsibility and a privilege to care for increasing numbers of pregnant women as more and more of them seek out chiropractic care as part of their pregnancy plans.
This article explores some new research around the possible benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant women and offers a brief review of the broader picture of chiropractic care in this area.
Due to the success of the Calmbirth Pilot Programme last year at the Auckland District Health Board, the Auckland DHB will continue to offer the Calmbirth course fully funded to couples who meet the following criteria:
It’s that time of year again when we are looking for and calling for ALL
Midwives,
Doulas
Obstetricians,
Birth Workers and any
Medical or Health professionals who work in birth, far and wide to join our passionate team of Calmbirth Educators.
With the uncertainties of COVID -19 and the impact it will have on travel and possible border restrictions. And with two successful years of conducting our Calmbirth Educator Training via ZOOM due to COVID. This year’s 2022 Calmbirth Educator Training will also be held via Zoom on the 5th – 9th September 2022.