Fearless Parent Radio – Great Expectations: Chiropractic in Pregnancy – 09.16.15

#83 — Great Expectations: Chiropractic in Pregnancy Host // Jeanne Ohm, DCChiropractors are the third largest group of doctorate-level primary care providers, behind medical doctors and dentists. Chiropractic has become mainstream treatment, with more than 30 million people annually. When it comes to pregnancy, however, women have a lot of questions:Is chiropractic care during pregnancy safe?Are chiropractors trained to work with pregnant women?Can birth outcomes be improved with chiropractic adjustments?What is intrauterine constraint and how can a misaligned pelvis affect the fetus?Did you know that chiropractic treatment can mitigate nausea, reduce time of labor and delivery, relieve back and joint pain, and prevent a potential caesarian birth?Jeanne Ohm, DC is a chiropractor who has practiced family wellness care since 1981 with her husband, Dr Tom. They have six children who were all born at home and are living the chiropractic family wellness lifestyle. Jeanne is an instructor, author, and innovator. She is Chief Executive officer of the ICPA and Executive Editor of Pathways to Family Wellness magazine.