Healthy Births, Happy Babies | Prenatal Care | Natural Birth | Pregnancy | Pediatrics

Guest: Dr. Ogi Ressel In this episode, we will cover: What the difference is between “sick care” and true health care How to create a “Wellness team” for the care of your family Dr. Ogi’s expert advice on how to start off your child’s life healthy Resources mentioned in the conversation: How to get in touch with Dr. Ogi Ressel: http://www.practiceevolution.com/ How to get Dr. Ogi’s book: Kids-First: Health with No Interference. How to Raise a Healthy Child Outside the Medical Model How to find a pediatric oriented chiropractor: www.ICPA4Kids.com Bio: About Dr. Ogi Ressel Dr. Ogi is a pediatric researcher, clinician, international lecturer and writer. Dr. Ogi has been a staff writer for numerous national magazines and newspapers where has published over 800 articles on Chiropractic and Children. We will be talking today about his book, “Kids-First: Health with No Interference. How to Raise a Healthy Child Outside the Medical Model” which has just be re-released. It was Dr. Ogi and Dr. Larry Webster who s

Guest: Dr. Pia Martin In this episode, we will cover: What Gestational Diabetes is and how it affects your baby How to control your blood glucose levels during pregnancy What the various Blood Glucose tests are what they mean How to get your Blood Glucose under control and keep it there What the impact of Gestational Diabetes is on you and your baby in the future Resources mentioned in the conversation: How you can book a private consultation with Dr. Pia (in person or on the phone) Dr. Pia Martin’s website: www.DrPia.com Bio: About Dr. Pia Martin Dr. Pia Martin is a practicing Wellness Doctor in San Diego, CA. She is a graduate from Parker University in Dallas with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and certifications in Clinical Nutrition and Wellness Coaching. She is also an active member of ICPA and author of hundreds of Blog Posts on healthy living. She specializes in providing custom nutritional health programs for new moms so that they can have a healthy pregnancy and happy healthy baby.

Guest: Kimberly Johnson In this episode, we will cover: What the most common pelvic floor issues are for women post-partum How to help yourself recover and get back to feeling like yourself again What you can do during pregnancy to prevent these issues from happening to you Resources mentioned in the conversation: Kimberly’s website: http://magamama.com/ More resources for Sexological Bodywork: http://ellenheed.com/ Bio: About Kimberly Johnson Kimberly Johnson is a Certified Sexological Bodyworker and near-certified Somatic Experiencing practitioner. She is also a single mom, doula, Rolfer and yoga teacher. She leads workshops internationally and virtually on the intersection of women's sexuality and spirituality as well as holistic post-partum healing. After living in Brazil for eight years, she now resides in San Diego, CA where she has a private practice, specializing in birth injury, birth trauma, and sexual healing.

Guest: Ashley Stetson   In this episode, we will cover: Ashley’s personal experience with birthing her triplets Her advice on how to make your prenatal experience with multiples as healthy as possible What birthing options you have as an expecting mother of multiples (instead of just scheduling a c-section Resources mentioned in the conversation: Hypnobirthing and Hospital Birth 101 Classes with Ashley at www.CapWellnessCenter.com Birthing Multiples Naturally Facebook Group Ashley's website: www.yourblessedbirthservices.com Bio: About Ashley Stetson Ashley found her passion for birth after she delivered her triplets in 2011. The value of a doula was made evident by her birth experience. Ashley was inspired and took her DONA doula training and jumped into her journey of supporting women. She naturally found a passion for HypnoBirthing and childbirth education. She enjoys teaching these tools to families so that they have the support and knowledge they need to have amazing birth experiences.

Guest: Dr. Ryan French In this episode, we will cover: Dr. Ryan’s personal experience with his wife’s 5 pregnancies and 4 births What he believed made the labors, deliveries and births so different Advice to the birth partners on what they can do to help mom in labor and delivery Resources mentioned in the conversation: http://insideoutchiro.org/ http://drryanfrench.com/ Bio: About Dr. Ryan French Dr. Ryan French is a family chiropractor practicing in Bolton, Ontario.   Together with his team of incredible support staff and associate doctors, he has built the largest family chiropractic practice in the area.   He is a health coach, mentor, teacher, and writer. Dr. Ryan received his doctorate from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College in Toronto.   He has a post-doctorate fellowship in pregnancy and pediatric care through the ICPA, certification in The Webster In-Utero Constraint Technique, certification to practice Clinical Acupuncture and many other courses in nutrition, exercise, and preventive he

Guest: Dr. Michelle Wolford, San Diego naturopath. In this episode, we will cover: How a Naturopathic doctor's approach to health is similar and different from conventional medicine. The types of conditions Dr. Wolford treats children for in her office - acute sickness vs. chronic problems. Case studies of children that naturopathic medicine has helped with digestive issues, immune system problems and ADHD. Resources mentioned in the conversation: Dr. Michelle Wolford's website: www.LifeInMotionMed.com Online version of her publication talked about in the episode: The Greatest Gift: Getting to the Root with Cellular Balancing Bio: Dr. Michelle Wolford Dr. Michelle Wolford graduated in 2010 from National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR where she specialized in Naturopathic Care as a primary care doctor. She is currently the owner and head doctor at Life In Motion, in Encinitas, CA.   The focus of Dr. Wolford's practice is acute and chronic illness in adult and pediatric patients with the majori

Guests: Dr. Capetanakis and Care Messer In this episode, we will cover: 1) The history of C-Section and why it has become so prevalent in the US today. 2) What are the real risks and dangers a woman must consider when trying for a VBAC or Vaginal Birth After Cesarean. 3) What Dr. Cap and Care believe a woman must do in order to prepare herself for a VBAC and be successful in labor and delivery. 4) A list of resources to get more information about VBAC. Resources mentioned in the conversation: ●      www.CapWellnessCenter.com ●      A list of all the birth classes offered: Cap Wellness Center Classes ●      A library of informational videos about pregnancy and birth: Cap Wellness YouTube Channel Bios: Full Bios can be read here Dr. Capetanakis is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the owner/founder of the Cap Wellness Center. He received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific so Along with all the requirem

Guest: Dr. Pia Martin   In this episode, we will cover: What are the best foods to make sure a woman is eating for a healthy pregnancy? Is there a certain amount of protein a woman should be shooting for? Are there any foods a woman should avoid? and why? What about coffee or tea or other drinks during pregnancy? Resources mentioned in the conversation: www.CapWellnessCenter.com To get the free Pregnancy Protein Guide mentioned in this episode, go to www.DrPia.com and contact her through her contact page. Bio: Dr. Pia Martin Dr. Pia Martin is a practicing Wellness Doctor in San Diego, California.  She is a graduate from Parker University in Dallas with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and certifications in Clinical Nutrition and Wellness Coaching,  She is also an active member of ICPA and author of hundreds of Blog Posts on healthy living.  She specializes in providing custom nutritional health programs for new moms so that they can have a healthy pregnancy and happy healthy baby.  For more information on how

Guest: Care Messer In this episode, we will cover: Why Care believes birth education is so important that she created the Birth Education Center in San Diego, CA A description of each of the child birth classes offered (at both the Cap Wellness Center and the Birth Education Center)  Which prenatal and child birth classes are the best to take and when to take them in your pregnancy Resources mentioned in the conversation: www.CapWellnessCenter.com A list of all the birth classes offered: Cap Wellness Center Classes A library of informational videos about pregnancy and birth: Cap Wellness YouTube Channel  Bio: her Full Bio can be read here Care Messer is a founder of the Cap Wellness Center as well as the owner/founder of the Birth Education Center and San Diego HypnoBirthing. She became a doula under the instruction of Gerri Ryan through DONA, went on to become certified in HypnoBirthing and has taught HypnoBirthing since 2009. She is a Certified Hypnotherapist through NATH and is also a Certified Placent

Guest: Maring Higa, L.Ac., specializing in acupuncture for fertility, prenatal and post-partum care for women. In this episode, we will cover: The basics of how acupuncture works to help the body The ways acupuncture can help a couple get pregnant Other healthy tips to support successful conception Resources mentioned in the conversation: www.CapWellnessCenter.com www.MaringHiga.com About Maring Higa: Natural medicine has always been an integral part of Maring’s personal journey. She has studied extensively in the area of infertility, pregnancy and post-partum recovery. In 2005, Maring traveled to Cheng Du, China to intern with some of the best gynecological doctors in the world.  Maring has specialized in treating male infertility, female infertility and pregnancy support for the past 6 years, and continues to study the most up to date information in this field. Maring’s personal experience of having a difficult pregnancy and then suffering with post-partum depression has made it natural for her to empat

Guest: Dr. Jay Warren In this episode, we will cover:   1)    The simple way that chiropractic “works” and help create health in every body 2)    The difference between traditional adjustments and “light-force” adjustments 3)    The Top 10 health challenges chiropractic can help kids recover from  Resources mentioned in the conversation: ●      www.CapWellnessCenter.com ●      Article written by Dr. Jay: Top 10 Reasons Why Parents Bring Their Children to a Chiropractor ●      The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) - www.ICPA4Kids.org ●      List of articles about how chiropractic helps with common ailments in children: http://icpa4kids.org/Chiropractic-Research/          About Dr. Jay Warren: Read his Full Bio here   Dr. Jay Warren has dedicated his career to helping people live happy and healthy lives. Born and raised in Southern California, he got his undergraduate degree in Biology from UC San Diego before attending Life Chiropractic College West and graduating Summa Cum Laude in March

Guests: Dr. Capetanakis and Care Messer  In this episode, we will cover: 1)    How Dr. Cap can tell if a woman has taken birth education classes before delivery or not 2)    What classes are the best to take and when 3)    Why a pregnant woman who has been educated about birth has safer, more natural, more powerful births  Resources mentioned in the conversation: ●      www.CapWellnessCenter.com ●      A list of all the birth classes offered: Cap Wellness Center Classes ●      A library of informational videos about pregnancy and birth: Cap Wellness YouTube Channel  Bios: Full Bios can be read here  Dr. Capetanakis is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the owner/founder of the Cap Wellness Center.    He received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific so Along with all the requirements of an MD, Dr. Capetanakis has trained in the art of osteopathic manipulative medicine. He serves as the Vice Chair of the

Guests: Dr. Capetanakis and Care Messer In this episode, we will cover: 1)    How Dr. Cap & Care came together to create the Cap Wellness Center 2)    Why they believe integrating alternative healthcare services makes for healthier pregnancies 3)    Why educating pregnant women translates to safer, more natural, more powerful births  Resources mentioned in the conversation: ●      www.CapWellnessCenter.com ●      A list of all the birth classes offered: Cap Wellness Center Classes ●      A library of informational videos about pregnancy and birth: Cap Wellness YouTube Channel Bios: Full Bios can be read here Dr. Capetanakis is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the owner/founder of the Cap Wellness Center. He received his medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific so Along with all the requirements of an MD, Dr. Capetanakis has trained in the art of osteopathic manipulative medicine. He serves as the Vice Cha