A Message from our EditorIssue 84 The Humanization of Birth By John OhmChildbirth is one of the most transformative experiences in life, yet for much of modern history, the process has...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Natural Pregnancy, Natural Birth By Katy Bowman, MSSo, you’d like to run a marathon, you say? Great. To do that, the laws of specificity state that...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 The Evolution of Modern Childbirth By Pathways MagazineThe evolution of childbirth through history is a reflection of humanity’s cultural shifts. From the intuitive, body-led births of...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 It’s Time to Change the Narrative Around Birth By Cheryl van der Mark, DCIn our quest for natural, physiological, conscious, and empowered birth experiences, we often find ourselves feeling lost. Despite our...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 The Impact of Body Balancing During Her Labor By Gail TullyI had been feeling pressure in my cervix throughout the day, and the new sensations were getting stronger by...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 The Art of Surrender: The "No Push" Birth By Mackenzie McNamara, DCLike many women, my first exposure to childbirth came from TV and movies, which often depict a red-faced, sweating...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Understanding Fetal Positioning and the Pelvic Journey During Labor By Kristen Hosaka, DCThe birth process is a remarkable journey, both for the baby and the birthing parent. Each stage of the...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Pregnancy and Shortness of Breath: What You Need to Know and How to Help By Lindsay McCoyFor any healthcare concerns, make sure to speak with your healthcare team. This article is not intended as medical...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Hold On, Don't Push! By Pamela Stone, DCImagine you are pregnant, you’ve been in labor for 10 hours, and finally you are dilated to 10cm. “Hold...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Birthfit Essentials: Seven Pillars to Base Your Pregnancy and Birth Practices By Lindsey Mathews Cantu, DCMy team and I coach women within the motherhood transition to integrate seven foundational pillars into their lifestyle practices...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Rainbow Polyvagal Pregnancy By John Edwards, DC, DACCPJessica came to me midway through her second pregnancy, seeking to prepare her body for birth. Her first labor...
Pregnancy & BirthIssue 84 Postpartum Reimagined: The Way of Matrescence By Laura Le, DCI became a mom over 18 years ago, and nothing truly prepares you for it. In my 23 years...
BreastfeedingIssue 84 Improving Infant Feeding Through Collaborative Care By Naiomi Catron, RN, IBCLC | Jared Poplin, DMD | Stephanie Gessner, DC | Brittany Guelzow, DCFor many new mothers, breastfeeding is expected to be a natural and bonding experience, but reality often presents unexpected...