Why They Matter in Early Childhood Development Primitive reflexes are the automatic movements babies are born with, such as the startle reflex, rooting reflex, or grasp reflex. These early reflexes help with survival in the first weeks of life and are part of normal brain and nervous system development. As babies grow, these reflexes usuallyContinueContinue reading “Understanding Primitive Reflexes”
Category Archives: Pregnancy and Childbirth
Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy: Supporting Comfort and Balance Naturally
Pregnancy and Postural ChangesDuring pregnancy, many people notice changes in posture, balance, and movement as their body adapts to support a growing baby. These changes are a natural part of pregnancy, and everyone experiences them differently. Chiropractic Care During PregnancySome people choose to see a chiropractor during pregnancy to support their comfort and well-being. TheContinueContinue reading “Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy: Supporting Comfort and Balance Naturally”
Breastfeeding Ergonomics
One thing that I see all the time in practice and have experienced myself is something I call ‘Breastfeeding Back’. This is pain that is experienced, usually in the upper to mid back and neck, by mums who are breastfeeding. Some of this is from breastfeeding position and holding baby, and some is also fromContinueContinue reading “Breastfeeding Ergonomics”
Postpartum Recovery
I’m feeling compelled to write this post following the birth of my second child. I went into his pregnancy at a high level of health; however, following a significant post-partum haemorrhage, my recovery was not smooth sailing. I had a C-section with both of my bubs, and while the physical recovery from the surgery thisContinueContinue reading “Postpartum Recovery”
What are Primitive Reflexes?
Primitive reflexes are a group of automatic movement patterns which originate during pregnancy. They play an important role in survival and development in the womb, and in the early stages of life. They assist in the maturity of the brain, the formation of neural pathways, and the development and control of psychomotor development. The integrationContinueContinue reading “What are Primitive Reflexes?”
Chiropractic Care for Kids
It can seem pretty obvious why many adults seek out chiropractic care; whether it be due to an injury, musculoskeletal pain, or wanting to improve their posture or overall health. Kids are a different matter.We get asked a lot if children can also benefit from chiropractic care, how does this differ from adults, and isContinueContinue reading “Chiropractic Care for Kids”
Safe Movement for Mums
Returning to exercise postpartum can be tough. There are many barriers, including physical discomfort, social isolation, financial constraints, and difficulties in being able to prioritise your health over all the other things on your plate at the time. You also just may not be interested. I get it. I wasn’t either. I was happy inContinueContinue reading “Safe Movement for Mums”
Pregnancy Nutrition
Before we dive into pregnancy nutrition, let’s look at the general nutrition status for Aussies – according to research only 4% of Aussies eat the recommended 5 serves of veggies a day, and it’s estimated that up to 80% of Aussies have a nutritional deficiency, such as iron and Vitamin D deficiencies You can seeContinueContinue reading “Pregnancy Nutrition”
Chiropractic Care – should it be part of your pregnancy plan?
Pregnancy is a time of massive change – mentally, emotionally, hormonally, and biomechanically. It is also a time when many women look for other options to manage various health challenges during their pregnancy. Chiropractic care rates among the many that women choose during this time. The great thing about chiropractic care is that it isContinueContinue reading “Chiropractic Care – should it be part of your pregnancy plan?”
Calmbirth®
Prepares you emotionally, mentally, and physically for birth. Calmbirth® is Australia’s leading and fastest-growing Childbirth Education Program. Calmbirth® takes a very holistic and evidence-based approach to its education with the fundamental underpinning of the program being the Mind-Body-Birth Connection. Pregnant couples and Birth workers alike are educated and reminded in Calmbirth® courses, of the resourcesContinueContinue reading “Calmbirth®”
Caring Hands Chiropractic 