Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy with Dr. Alyssa Hickey — Episode 119

Today we're talking to a chiropractor about what types of things they can help you with during pregnancy. I was always a bit hesitant to recommend chiropractic care, but the longer I have done labor and delivery the more I realize how helpful they could be! Today's guest is Doctor Alyssa N. Hickey is the founder of ANH Wellness. She is a graduate from New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Hickey has always had a passion for helping people, which first sparked her interest in chiropractic while she was in high school. She began shadowing local chiropractors and decided to continue her education at King's College in Wilkes Barre PA where she received her bachelors in biology and minor in neuroscience. Once her journey was complete at Kings College she moved to Seneca Falls NY and attended New York Chiropractic College. Shortly into her education she began to have increased enthusiasm for learning more about women's health specifically in treating pregnant women and children. Alyssa gained further education on her interest by submerging herself in related courses, clubs and seminars including, Pediatric radiology, Pregnancy and Pediatric Nutrition, Women's Health care Issues, Clinical Pediatrics Chiropractic Care and is a member of the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association. She also obtained her certification in Webster technique, a technique of diversified adjustments to reduce the effects of sacral and SI dysfunction to improve neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis. She is obtaining her Certification by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics on further knowledge on pediatrics. Her goal is to educate mothers in the proper functions of their bodies during pregnancy and the importance of optimal alignment, for maintaining natural and healthy movements promoting happy mothers and healthy babies. Big thanks to our sponsor The Online Prenatal Class for Couples -- if you are looking to get prepared for your hospital delivery this class makes it not so scary. Make sure you check it out to see if it's right for you! In this episode Why chiropractic care is important in pregnancy What you can do to reduce the pain. Why you might want to start your chiropractic care during pregnancy. What is the Webster technique What areas it it helps. Other things that might interest you Symphysis Pubis Separation episode My review of acupuncture My post on diastasis symphysis pubis Producer: Drew Erickson