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Rooted in Wellness is a blog for expecting and new parents with honest answers, advice, stories, and articles around growing your family.

What You Should Know About Prenatal Vitamins.

This blog explains how optimal nutrient intake during this time period is critical to avoid deficiencies that can impact the long-term health of both mother and baby and why you may need more than just a prenatal supplement.

Debunking 5 Chiropractic Myths

Chiropractic care has been around for over a hundred and twenty years and helps many people all over the world with pain and body function. If you haven’t seen a chiropractor before, you may not fully grasp the breadth of this modality and the many benefits of chiropractic care. There are many unknowns and even myths surrounding this type of care. Below we debunk a few myths that are common so that you can better understand the advantages and scope of services that our chiropractors offer.

Prenatal massage, is it right for you?

Pregnancy can come with a mix of emotions from excitement to fear and anticipation of what the next few months will bring. Growing a baby (or babies!) can also bring with it body pain, muscle aches and even swelling which can impact movement, sleep and your day to day activities. Do you know about the benefits of prenatal massage?

What is Reflexology

Reflexology is a natural and holistic non-invasive therapeutic method based on the principles that our reflexes map to other parts, glands and organs of our body. Through the application of pressure on these reflexes found on your feet, hands, ears or face, reflexology can enhance relaxation, improve your circulation, encourage lymphatic action and reduce pain. The aim of reflexology is to bring the body back into a state of balance. Reflexology can help by allowing energy to flow smoothly, supporting or accelerating the recovery from stress, pain, surgery or injuries.

Navigating the Realities of Newborn Sleep

There is no bigger transition in our lives than having a baby. Adjusting to the needs of a new little human can bring its challenges and learning curve. As a Postpartum Doula for the past 10 years, most of the families I have worked with end up needing some type of support around sleep. Not only are new parents navigating their baby’s changing sleep and feeding patterns, they are also figuring out their new normal and how they as parents can get the amount of sleep they need to function.

Postpartum Recovery Tips: For Your Body and Mind

Your body has just done one of the most remarkable things it will ever do: grow another human being! After 9 months of waiting, you were probably excited to finally be home with your new baby. While much of your focus and energy during these early weeks and months are on your baby, remember that you also need to take care of yourself, too. Generally, most birth givers are cleared for sex and exercises by their doctor or midwife at the 6-week postpartum check-up appointment. Yet, a body that grows another human for 9 months can take much longer to heal and is in many ways forever changed not just physically but emotionally too.