Provided by ICPA. Hold on, Don’t Push! Imagine you are pregnant, you’ve been in labor for 10 hours, and finally, you are dilated to 10cm. “Hold on,” says the nurse, “Don’t push yet, we have to wait until the doctor arrives, just hang on.” But you feel the baby there, and your body feels like...
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Provided by ICPA. Rainbow Polyvagal Pregnancy Jessica came to me midway through her second pregnancy, seeking to prepare her body for birth. Her first labor had stalled, and her doctor resorted to a series of ineffective interventions that culminated in her daughter’s surgical birth. After healing and thoroughly studying her experience—the way many of my...
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Provided by ICPA. It’s Time to Change the Narrative Around Birth In our quest for natural, physiological, conscious, and empowered birth experiences, we often find ourselves feeling lost. Despite our best intentions, we may end up disappointed with the outcome, feeling shame and questioning why we couldn’t birth the way others seem to. Too often,...
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Round 1: Decoding the Pain In Your Lower Back! Brace yourself for an interesting fact: Did you know that hip pain has a sneaky way of imitating lower back pain? Yes, it's true! Decoding whether your discomfort originates from your lower back, hip, or sacroiliac (SI) joint can be quite the puzzle. The similarity in...
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Provided by ICPA. Childbirth is one of the most transformative experiences in life. Yet, for much of modern history, the process has been fragmented into roles that separate families from the essence of the birth journey. In the early 20th century, medicalized birth reached its peak with practices that reduced mothers to passive participants. It...
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Push aside negativity and excuses, and focus on setting your health goals with a positive mindset. You'll be astonished by the significant influence these uplifting thoughts have on keeping you motivated, confident, and mentally robust. Ready to conquer those health goals? Call us. We're here to assist in eliminating the painful conditions you've been using...
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Provided by ICPA. Your Incredible Body Happy January! A new year means new opportunities to celebrate just how AMAZING you are! This month, let’s talk about something truly incredible—your body. Did you know that every part of you is working hard every second of every day to keep you alive, happy, and healthy? Let’s dive...
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