Our bodies are designed to deal with stress and the adrenal glands are one organ that plays a role in adapting to it. Dr. Stephanie Liebrect, BSc, ND discuss the different stages of our stress response, which includes the physiological and psychological changes that occur.

In a previous article, Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht, ND discussed what you should look for when choosing a prenatal vitamin. The next question many women ask Dr. Liebrecht, ND is what else they could be taking during their pregnancy. In this blog post, Dr. Liebrecht shares her 3 nutritional recommendations to support baby’s development as well as support the mama to be.

Maintaining and improving the function of your spine with chiropractic adjustments throughout your pregnancy helps to clear your nervous system of any interference to it. This can include tight muscles, laxity in ligaments and changes in posture as your center of gravity shifts. Dr. Madolyn Linka shares that staying well adjusted allows you to be as healthy as possible during your pregnancy.

The act of being pregnant and supporting a new life is truly remarkable. With this great task on our bodies, there are many physical (and hormonal) changes that can create challenges. Most women at some point through pregnancy experience some discomfort through their low back, hips, pubic symphysis, neck/shoulder pain, etc. And this is just to name a few! Lindsey Tasker Cole, Physiotherapist and Pelvic Health Therapist provides us with reasons why pelvic girdle pain can be common during pregnancy and how pelvic floor physiotherapy can help!

You may or may not have heard of them before, but these little “jelly-filled donuts” called discs live in between each and every vertebra in your spinal column. They are important spinal shock absorbers for the activities in our daily lives, but can also cause us some issues if they herniate, tear, or bulge in the wrong directions around the spinal nerves and cord. Dr. Madolyn Linka, DC helps us dig a little deeper into the nitty gritty of our intervertebral discs.

You might notice your activity levels double in the summer anywhere from walking/running, to more extreme sports like mountain biking or wakeboarding. Whichever summer activity you like to partake in, it can also mean new aches and pains for joints and muscles. Physiotherapist, Lindsey Tasker Cole provides you with some tips to keep your joints happy this summer.

Hilary Keller - International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Registered Nurse (RN) and the owner of Nourish, discusses the importance of support for women pre and postnatally when it comes to breastfeeding and lactation support. Hilary recognized a need in our community, which has led her to create her business “Nourish Lactation Support Services here in Saskatoon.

Dr. Madolyn Linka speaks on the importance of new mothers taking time for themselves and having a support team that not only supports baby, but supports new moms as they navigate the path into motherhood. Dr. Linka offers support to moms in our community through her prenatal yoga series that “helps mamas move through their pregnancy in a healthy and mindful way, but we also help create an environment for her to be able to have the tools to cope after childbirth”.

“Understanding how your pelvis works before having baby can help women feel in control and more empowered going into labor and delivery”. Physiotherapist Lindsey Tasker Cole talks about the importance of preparing your pelvic floor before birth, and how including a pelvic floor therapist in your postpartum journey can help women reach more positive outcomes when baby arrives.

“Experiencing some nipple soreness in the first few days or week of breastfeeding can be normal. If the discomfort develops into pain, and the pain lasts longer than a week, there may be an underlying issue.” Dr. Liebrecht (ND) discusses the relation of breast pain and “vasospasm” during breast feeding, possible causes, symptoms and treatments.

"Pre-birth acupuncture is a safe and natural therapy used in the final weeks of pregnancy as the body prepares for labour." Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht describes how women can prepare for birth and benefit by incorporating acupuncture into their birth plans.

Dr. Madolyn Linka discuses how chiropractic care, prenatal yoga, and the concept of “spinning babies” can help support mama’s in potentially having an easier and less stressful birthing process.

We have integrated the world of tele-health into our practice to help connect and bring healthcare to the comfort of your home. Physiotherapist Lindsey Tasker Cole brings support to prenatal and postpartum mamas through tele-health and explains what you can expect from an online appointment.

When we talk about pelvic health, more often than not our focus shifts towards women. Lindsey Tasker Cole touches on the importance of including men in the talk when it comes to pelvic health. “With much of the focus on women, it can cast a shadow on male pelvic health, and make it difficult for men to recognize the need for, and/or seek out treatment”.

“Symptoms such as pain or discomfort are sometimes the final signs your body gives you when there is an issue, disease or chronic injury underway”. Dr. Linka describes what is called the “iceberg approach” to health & wellness and the importance of being proactive, not letting pain be the only motivator when it comes to your health.

Dr. Stephanie Liebrecht talks testosterone levels in men, prevalent symptoms, and what your levels and bloodwork can tell you.

“Urinary incontinence, or the loss of bladder control, is most common in women after childbirth and during menopause or thereafter. That does not mean it should be considered normal or has to be accepted as a part of aging.” Physiotherapist Danielle Bararuk discusses urinary incontinence and how the support of a pelvic health physiotherapist can help you get back to the activities you enjoy!

“Postmenopausal osteoporosis is known as the most common type of osteoporosis and is thought to result from a decrease in estrogen and testosterone as we age”. Dr. Linka talks about the effects of postmenopausal osteoporosis and tips on how to prevent/ manage the diagnosis to live a healthy life.

Naturopath Dr. Liebrecht speaks on peri menopause and how to support hormone levels naturally within the body with the use of plants and herbs.

Physiotherapist Lindsey Tasker Cole speak on the pressure of New Years resolutions and how to achieve success for the goals you set this year. “The most common resolutions are losing weight, getting into shape, eating healthy, or some combo of all three. And often we aim at making such extreme changes, that it is no wonder we fall short, feel disappointment and can end up even further from our goal”.