Podcast Show Notes

Episode Title: Jen Santos - Tongue Ties, Spinning Babies, and Chiropractic Support

Episode Overview:

Join your hosts Sophia and Lea as they welcome back Dr. Jen Santos for another enlightening conversation. This time, they dive into a range of important topics related to pediatric and prenatal care, including:

• Tongue and lip ties and their impact on feeding and development

• The benefits of Spinning Babies techniques during pregnancy and labor

• The importance of pediatric chiropractic care and its role in supporting growing bodies

• Understanding the difference between folic acid and folate, and the impact of MTHFR mutations

• Exploring ultrasound risks and considerations for families

• How cranial sacral therapy supports babies and mothers

Dr. Jen shares her wealth of knowledge as a chiropractor specializing in perinatal and pediatric care, making this episode a must-listen for parents, birth workers, and health professionals.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. Tongue and Lip Ties

• Understanding the signs of tongue and lip ties in newborns and how they affect feeding, speech, and development.

2. Spinning Babies Techniques

• How Spinning Babies supports optimal fetal positioning and eases the birthing process.

3. Pediatric Chiropractic Care

• The importance of chiropractic adjustments for infants and children, and how they support overall health.

4. Folic Acid vs. Folate and MTHFR Mutations

• The role of folate in pregnancy, why it’s better than folic acid for some people, and how MTHFR mutations affect absorption.

5. Ultrasound Risks

• A discussion on the risks and benefits of ultrasound and how families can make informed decisions.

6. Cranial Sacral Therapy

• The benefits of cranial sacral support for babies recovering from birth trauma and improving latch or feeding issues.

About Dr. Jen Santos:

Dr. Jen Santos, DC, CACCP, is a second-generation chiropractor and owner of Acorn Chiropractic Club with three locations. She specializes in pediatric and perinatal chiropractic care and is passionate about supporting families through holistic health practices. Dr. Jen is also an adjunct professor at Life Chiropractic College West and regularly teaches seminars for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

• Email: DrJen@AcornChiropracticClub

• Facebook: Jen Santos

• Instagram: @JenSantosDC

Related Episodes:

• Chiropractic and Dynamic Body Balancing with Dr. Jen Santos: Listen Here

Listen to the Episode:

• Podcast Link: Spotify

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• @sophiabirth

• @bayareahomebirth

• @bornwildmidwifery

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Final Thoughts:

Dr. Jen Santos brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to this conversation, providing valuable insights for parents and birth workers alike. This episode is packed with practical advice and empowering information about holistic support for pregnancy, birth, and beyond.

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