26 A deep dive into dynamic neuromuscular stabilization for health and healing with Erica and Britt

Episode highlights:How Erica got started with DNSWhat is DNS and how Erica applies these principles to her practice of both chiropractic and midwiferyHow breath is the foundation of functional movementHow breathing impacts birth and mom’s ability to “push” effectivelyWhy medicating reflux isn’t always appropriate and what parents should know about the diaphragm How postpartum women can heal their core by mimicking their baby’s movementsWhy infants need “free play” on the floor rather than being stuck in devices like swings, chairs, and bouncersThe role of the vagus nerve on our emotional and spiritual healthWhy we both emphasize breath as the foundation of our work with clientsErica walks us through functional breathing and how she cues her patientsWhat Britt tends to find when she assesses the pelvic floor and how she coaches clients through itWhy we don’t always recommend internal pelvic floor work Britt shares about her experience retraining her breathing and the difficulties she experiencedHow we tend to have unrealistic expectations for healing the pelvic floorHow epidurals can impact the function of the diaphragm and how Erica supports healingErica shares her experience using DNS tools during a recent birth and her vision for her midwifery practiceResources Mentioned:Coulee Health Movement Library:https://couleehealth.com/movement-library/