Evidence Based Birth®

EBB 331 - How Chiropractic Care Can Help with the Aches and Pains of Pregnancy with Dr. Lisa Vawter


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Chiropractor Dr. Lisa Vawter is all about women's health, especially when it comes to prenatal and postpartum care. With certifications in the Webster technique, Spinning Babies®, and BirthFit™, she's got all the tools to support expectant and new moms in a holistic way. Dr. Vawter is a firm believer in the power of chiropractic care to ease pregnancy symptoms like low back pain and sciatica, focusing on things like posture, muscle engagement, and body balance. Inspired by her own pregnancy journey, Dr. Vawter provides personalized and compassionate care to make sure birthing people have a safe and comfortable journey into parenthood. Listen as we talk about:
  • Dr. Lisa Vawter's journey of being pregnant while in chiropractic school
  • An overview of the anatomy of the spine, hips, and pelvis
  • The kinds of normal bodily changes that happen in pregnancy
  • How body mechanics and everyday movements can impact comfort in pregnancy
  • Simple, bite-size exercises to help with re-alignment of your neck and pelvis
  • Types of chiropractic adjustments used in pregnancy, including the Webster technique
  • Information on the safety of chiropractic care in pregnancy

Visit Dr. Vawter's website here, or follow her on Instagram here.

Learn more about Spinning Babies® and BirthFit™.

For more information about Evidence Based Birth and a crash course on evidence based care, visit www.ebbirth.com. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok! Ready to learn more? Grab an EBB Podcast Listening Guide or read Dr. Dekker's book, "Babies Are Not Pizzas: They're Born, Not Delivered!" If you want to get involved at EBB, join our Professional membership (scholarship options available) and get on the wait list for our EBB Instructor program. Find an EBB Instructor here, and click here to learn more about the EBB Childbirth Class.

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