If you’ve ever sat on a chiropractic table or looked at your newborn and wondered, "Is this normal?"—this one is for you. In this episode of The Village Talks, Dr. Jaimy and Dr. Brittany get real about the stuff people are actually asking in the clinic. They move past the "wait and see" advice and dive into the physiology of pregnancy, the "trauma" of being born, and why your baby might be fussier than they need to be. It’s an honest, fluff-free guide for anyone trying to navigate the wild ride of parenthood without the fear-based narratives. Whether you're dealing with a breech baby or just trying to survive the first two weeks postpartum, this episode is a roadmap for trusting your body (and your baby’s) wisdom.

What We’re Diving Into:

• The "Is it safe?" Talk: Breaking down the myths of prenatal chiropractic and the two times you actually should stay home.

• The Second Trimester Sweet Spot: Why you shouldn't wait for a problem to start birth prep.

• Creating "Room for Activities": How bodywork helps breech babies flip themselves (without the "Step Brothers" bunk bed drama).

• The Truth About C-Sections: Finding peace of mind when things don't go "to plan" and why your baby might have stayed breech for a reason.

• Baby’s First Adjustment: It’s not about "cracking" a newborn; it’s a gentle nervous system reset for the "eat, sleep, poop" trifecta.

• The "Six-Week Gap" Problem: Why the most critical time for postpartum support is actually at the two-week mark.

• The Tongue-Tie Rabbit Hole: Why a release isn't a magic bullet and why the "whole body" (from jaw to pelvis) matters for a good latch.

• Screening vs. Treating: How your chiropractor acts as a "detective" to catch things like shingles or high blood pressure that need a different specialist.

The Big Ideas:

• Pain isn't a pregnancy requirement: You might be uncomfortable, but "raging" pain is a signal, not a standard.

• Babies don't "grow out" of patterns: They grow into new ones. Addressing tension early keeps small issues from becoming big hurdles later.

• You are the expert on your baby: If a provider dismisses your gut feeling, find someone who specializes in the nuances of infant function.

• It’s a team sport: From IBCLCs to specialized dentists, getting your baby to thrive often takes a village of providers working together.

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Primitive reflexes are the "movement programs" that organize fetal positioning, assist with birth, and lay the foundation for a child's coordination and emotional regulation. In this episode, Dr. Brittany and Dr. Jaimy dive into why these brainstem-driven survival responses are trending on social media—and why they are far more than just "fun" movements. They explore the critical link between a mother's nervous system in pregnancy and the integration of these reflexes in infancy. Whether you are curious about why your toddler is "clumsy" or why your infant only turns their head one way, this conversation provides a grounded, evidence-based look at how we can support extraordinary development through mindful movement and safety.

Main Topics Covered

What are Primitive Reflexes? Defining them as brainstem-driven survival programs that should naturally "blend" into development.

Survival vs. Integration: How these reflexes emerge in the womb to help with birth and then integrate so the higher brain (cortical brain) can take over.

The "Retained" Reflex: Why a reflex that stays active can lead to challenges with balance, attention, and emotional regulation.

The Mother’s Nervous System: How high stress or lack of safety during pregnancy can impact the baseline of the baby's nervous system.

Motor Skill Categories: A breakdown of uterine, transitional, neck, and postural reflexes.

The "Crawling" Debate: Why skipping milestones like crawling can signal a divergence in neurological development.

Behavior as Communication: Reframing "misbehavior" or "defiance" as signs of a nervous system stuck in fight, flight, or freeze.

The Importance of Movement: Why "floor time" and tummy time are essential tools for integrating reflexes and avoiding "container syndrome."

Key Takeaways

Integration, Not Disappearance: Primitive reflexes don't just "go away"; they are incorporated into more complex movement patterns.

Safety is the Refiner: For a baby to move out of survival mode and integrate their reflexes, their nervous system must feel safe and regulated (co-regulation).

Don't Move the Line: Developmental milestones (like crawling) are not suggestions; they are critical markers for normal neurological cross-patterning.

Patterns Over Pathology: Clumsiness or emotional outbursts are often expressions of an unintegrated nervous system rather than permanent personality flaws.

Tummy Time is Anything But Back Time: Supporting a baby's integration can be as simple as skin-to-skin contact, using a yoga ball, or letting them explore the floor.

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Finding out your baby is in a breech position can feel like a sudden loss of control, often leading to a scheduled C-section before you’ve had time to process the news. In this episode, Dr. Jaimy and Dr. Brittany demystify breech positioning, explaining that it is a "variation of normal" that simply requires more space and intention. They discuss why paying attention to baby's patterns as early as 30–34 weeks is critical for keeping your birth options open and how low-intervention bodywork can facilitate a head-down shift. This conversation is for expectant parents who want to move from panic to empowerment by understanding the physiology of fetal positioning and the non-invasive tools available to support it.

Main Topics Covered

Defining Breech: Understanding the simple mechanics where baby's head is up and their bottom or feet are down.

The "Variation of Normal": How the medical perspective on breech has shifted in the US and the impact on provider training.

Instability vs. Finality: Why breech is normal at 20 weeks but becomes a focal point by 34–36 weeks.

Early Detection Clues: Physical signs like upper-abdominal pressure, rib pain, or localized movement that may hint at a breech position.

The Anatomy of Space: How tension in the mother's pelvis, abdomen, and rib cage can create "internal obstacles" for baby.

Levels of Intervention: A look at the spectrum of care from at-home inversions to Webster Chiropractic, acupuncture (Moxibustion), and External Cephalic Version (ECV).

Baby’s Instincts: Acknowledging that babies often have "the inside scoop" and may stay breech for physiological reasons like cord length or placental placement.

The Emotional Advantage: Why having time to process a breech diagnosis before labor leads to a more empowered birth experience, regardless of the outcome.

Key Takeaways

Be curious, not panicked: Ask your provider to manually check baby’s position starting around 32 weeks. Information is power, and earlier intervention has higher success rates.

Bodywork is Supportive, Not Manual: Chiropractors don't "flip" babies; they balance the mother’s physiology (pelvis and ligaments) to provide the baby with the space to turn on their own.

Efficacy vs. Research: While double-blind studies are rare in pregnancy, significant clinical evidence and ICPA research support the efficacy of the Webster Technique in encouraging optimal fetal positioning.

It’s Not Your Fault: Fetal positioning is a complex interplay of many factors. Doing "everything right" doesn't guarantee a head-down baby, but it does guarantee you've maximized your body's comfort and potential.

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While pregnancy and birth often take center stage, the "fourth trimester" is frequently shrouded in mystery and unrealistic expectations. In this first installment of our postpartum series, Dr. Brittany and Dr. Jaimy peel back the curtain on the physical, emotional, and social surprises that catch most new parents off guard. From the steep learning curve of breastfeeding as a mutual skill to the neurobiological shifts in the "repatterning" brain, this episode is a guide for those who want to move beyond the basic discharge paperwork. This conversation is for expectant parents who want to trade fear for empowerment and build a reliable support network before the baby even arrives.

Main Topics Covered

1. The "Surprise" of Surprises: Acknowledging that no list can cover every postpartum scenario, and why flexibility is your best asset.

2. Neurobiology and "Mom Brain": The actual loss of gray matter and how your brain repatterns itself for parenthood.

3. Breastfeeding as a Skill: Moving past the myth that it’s "natural" to recognize it as a learned skill for both parent and baby.

4. The Spectrum of Healing: What to expect during physical recovery, from vaginal stitches to cesarean (belly birth) incisions.

5. Ergonomics of Parenthood: Avoiding "Mom Thumb" (De Quervain's tenosynovitis) and protecting your wrists and back during constant infant care.

6. Navigating Relationship Shifts: How roles within a partnership change when zero becomes one, and why chores become a point of tension.

7. Setting Boundaries with Family: Managing unsolicited advice and the geography of grandparent visits while protecting your "bonding bubble."

Key Takeaways

1. Repatterning is Real: Your brain is swimming in hormones and sleep deprivation; having a "better-functioning brain" (a partner or doula) to help make decisions is vital.

2. Feeding Support is Non-Linear: Whether breastfeeding, pumping, or bottle-feeding, if a strategy isn't working after a few weeks, it's time to "mix it up" with a professional.

3. Protect Your Physical Health: Postpartum pain isn't just "part of the process." Simple tools like a hemorrhoid donut, lumbar support, and wrist awareness can prevent chronic issues.

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Boundaries are Protective, Not Punitive: Setting limits on visitors or advice isn't about excluding loved ones; it's about reducing your internal stress so you can tap into your parenting intuition.

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Deciding where and with whom you will bring your baby into the world is one of the most foundational choices of your pregnancy journey, yet many parents feel they are simply on a conveyor belt toward the nearest hospital. In this episode, Dr. Brittany and Dr. Jaimy strip away the fear-based narratives to compare the realities of hospital births, freestanding birth centers, and home births. This conversation is for expectant parents (and their partners) who want to move beyond a "one-size-fits-all" approach to discover which environment aligns with their personal values and safety needs. By understanding your options early, you can shift from simply "managing" a medical event to actively Curating a birth experience that honors your intuition.

Main Topics Covered
1. The Geography of Birth: How your location dictates your access to home birth midwives and birth centers.
2. Timeline of Decision Making: Why the "wait and see" approach can lead to "risking out" of your preferred birth setting by the third trimester.
3. The Midwife vs. OB Model: Understanding the difference between clinical management and the "birth keeper" philosophy.
4. Comparing Environments: A breakdown of the amenities and limitations of hospitals (medical interventions) vs. birth centers (the "happy medium") vs. home (ultimate comfort).
5. Navigating Partner Disagreements: How to handle conflicting fears and values between you and your partner regarding birth safety.
6. The Reality of Transfers: Why planning for a hospital transfer is a vital part of a safe home or birth center plan.
7. Postpartum Logistics: How the immediate hours after birth differ across settings (staying 48 hours vs. heading home in 4).

Key Takeaways
1. Start Early: Many birth centers and midwives have "cut-off" dates and won't accept new clients past 20–24 weeks; interviewing providers in the first trimester is ideal.
2. Safety is Subjective: What feels safe to one person (the proximity of an OR) may feel stressful to another (the "white coat syndrome" of a hospital), and stress can physically stall labor.
3. The Partner Matters: A successful birth requires a regulated nervous system; if your partner is in a state of high fear, it will impact your ability to feel supported and safe.
4. Flexibility is the Goal: Researching all options—including the "Plan B" hospital transfer—mitigates trauma if the birth plan needs to pivot for medical reasons.

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What is your body actually doing during labor — and why does it matter?

In this deep dive episode, Dr. Brittany and Dr. Jaimy unpack the true physiology of labor, breaking down how the pelvis, sacrum, pelvic floor, baby’s positioning, and the nervous system all work together during birth. They explore what happens at the pelvic inlet, mid-pelvis, and outlet — and why movement, safety, and preparation matter more than force.

This episode is for expecting parents, birth workers, and providers who want a more nuanced, body-literate understanding of labor beyond fear-based narratives and one-size-fits-all approaches. When you understand how birth actually works, you can move through it with more confidence, clarity, and trust in your body.

Main Topics Covered:

• Why physiology of labor is often under-taught in childbirth education
• The dynamic nature of the pelvis (and why it’s not a static structure)
• How lifestyle patterns and pre-existing tension influence labor
• The role of the sacrum, relaxin, and ligament mobility in birth
• Baby’s navigation through the pelvic inlet, mid-pelvis, and outlet
• Why asymmetrical movement is crucial in mid-pelvis labor
• The importance of fetal station vs. cervical dilation
• Pelvic floor tension and its impact on pushing
• Why stronger contractions aren’t always the answer
• The role of nervous system safety in supporting physiological birth

Key Takeaways:

• Your pelvis is dynamic: Birth is not a static process.
• Movement is a tool: Asymmetrical movement is one of the most powerful tools in labor.
• Station over Dilation: Cervical dilation alone doesn’t tell the whole story — baby’s station matters.
• The Yield: Pelvic floor tone must balance strength and the ability to yield.
• Safety is Physical: Feeling safe and undisturbed is just as important as physical preparation.

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Episode Description – The Village Talks Podcast

What if the advice you’ve been given during pregnancy isn’t wrong — just incomplete?
In this episode of The Village Talks Podcast, host Dr. Brittany Rojo sits down with co-host and guest Dr. Jaimy Voigts to unpack some of the most common myths they see in clinical practice around pregnancy, postpartum, exercise, chiropractic care, and pelvic health.
From “pain is normal” to “a workout is a workout,” they break down what’s actually safe, what’s simply common, and what truly supports your body through preconception, pregnancy, birth, and recovery.
This episode is for expecting parents, postpartum moms, and anyone supporting families who want nuance, not fear-based narratives.
If you’re ready to replace generalized advice with individualized, body-aware care — this conversation is for you.

Main Topics Covered:
- Why specialization matters in perinatal care (and what to look for in providers)
- The truth about Webster Certification and prenatal chiropractic
- First trimester myths: Is massage and bodywork really unsafe?
- Exercise in pregnancy: Running, high-intensity workouts, and pelvic floor tension
- Intra-abdominal pressure, core balance, and preparing the body for birth
- The normalization of pain in pregnancy — and why that’s a problem
- Why “safe” doesn’t always mean “beneficial”
- Listening to your body vs. outsourcing your intuition

Key Takeaways:
- Just because something is common in pregnancy doesn’t mean it’s normal or untreatable.
- Safety is the baseline — but intentional, specialized care is what truly supports pregnancy and birth outcomes.
- High-impact exercise isn’t inherently bad, but it must align with your goals for birth and postpartum recovery.
- Pain is information.
- If something doesn’t feel right, ask questions and seek support.
- Your body has instincts — learning to listen to them is part of preparation for birth and parenthood.

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Share this episode with a friend who’s navigating pregnancy or postpartum.
The more we challenge outdated myths and support informed, empowered families, the stronger our village becomes.
Until next time — take care of your body and trust its wisdom.

What if the key to a positive birth and postpartum experience isn’t just your provider—but your preparation and your village?

In this powerful first episode of The Village Talks, Dr. Britney sits down with Dr. Jaimy to share why Belly Bliss was created and what they truly wish every parent knew before pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. From navigating overwhelming information to making empowered birth decisions, this conversation is about curiosity, confidence, and community.

This episode is for expecting parents, new parents, birth professionals, and anyone who wants to feel more informed and supported during the perinatal journey. The more prepared and empowered you feel, the more positive and grounded your experience can be—no matter how birth unfolds.

1. The origin story of Belly Bliss and its mission to create community in Denver
2. Why specialized perinatal care matters during pregnancy and postpartum
3. The importance of asking questions and seeking multiple sources of information
4. Birth preferences vs. birth plans—and why flexibility is key
5. Making informed decisions instead of fear-based decisions
6. Navigating unsolicited advice and birth horror stories
7. The power of community in reducing isolation during early parenthood
8. Why curiosity is the foundation of empowered parenting

1. You don’t know what you don’t know—so stay curious and keep asking questions.
2. A positive birth experience often comes down to feeling informed, heard, and involved in decision-making.
3. It’s okay to pivot—switch providers, adjust plans, and choose what aligns with your values.
4. Community is not a luxury in parenthood—it’s essential support.
5. Preparation before baby arrives reduces stress, fear, and overwhelm later.

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