What if preparing for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum wasn’t about doing everything perfectly but about understanding your body?

In this episode of Becca Babbles, I sit down with Dr. Erika Mennerick, a doctor with 20+ years of experience working with moms, babies, and families, to talk about how to better support your body through every stage—from pre-pregnancy to postpartum.

We cover common struggles during pregnancy, the role of strength and movement, water births, postpartum recovery, and why baby milestones matter more than you think. Dr. Mennerick, who also teaches providers around the world through the Motion Palpation Institute and works closely with the American Chiropractic Association pediatric program, shares practical insights you can actually use.

We talk about:

• how to prepare your body for pregnancy (without doing everything perfectly)

• common struggles during pregnancy and how to better support your body

• why strength, movement, and breathing matter more than you think

• the importance of a mother’s mindset throughout the entire process

• what’s really happening in postpartum recovery (and why it’s often misunderstood)

• baby development, movement milestones, and why they’re so important

If you’re pregnant, planning to be, or just want to understand the body on a deeper level—this episode will change how you see it.

Connect with Dr. Erika Mennerick

Instagram

• Teaching: @drerikamennerick
• Practice: @trilliumchiro.elburn

Website: www.trilliumchiro.com 

Connect with Becca

• Instagram: @beccaannwellness
• Email: [email protected]

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This show is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This is not a replacement for diagnosis or treatment.