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In this episode, Dr. Shannon and Doula Rachael discuss and myth-bust some common misconceptions about prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care. They address concerns about the safety and forcefulness of chiropractic adjustments for babies and pregnant women.  They emphasize the importance of finding trained professionals who are knowledgeable about working with pediatric patients and pregnant spines. They also highlight the different techniques and tools that can be used for adjustments, tailoring the approach to the individual's needs. 
The episode concludes with a discussion of the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, including pain relief, enhanced overall well-being, and improved adaptation to physiological changes.

Takeaways

• Chiropractic care is safe and beneficial for babies and pregnant women when performed by trained professionals.
• There is no actuarial data showing an increase in adverse events from chiropractic adjustments for babies and pregnant women.
• Chiropractic adjustments for babies are very gentle and use minimal force, with the intention of restoring proper alignment and promoting optimal nervous system function.
• Chiropractic adjustments for pregnant women can be tailored to their specific needs and comfort, using techniques like the Webster technique and different tools.
• Chiropractic care during pregnancy can provide pain relief, enhance overall well-being, and improve adaptation to physiological changes.

References:

1. Chirofutures.org magazine article - Understanding the Gentle Touch: the delicate force behind chiropractic adjustments 
2. Best Practices for Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
3. Best Practices for Chiropractic Care of Children
4. Comparison of forces exerted by a chiropractor on children and adults during high-speed low-amplitude spinal manipulations: a feasibility study

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