Ep 103: Processing the Emotions of Pregnancy and Birth through Chiropractic Care, with Dr. Pamela Stone-McCoy, DC, DACCP

Send us Fan MailHow we give birth matters, but also important, and maybe more importantly, how we FEEL about our birth matters.  Today’s episode is all about the emotions surrounding birth, specifically fear, stress, and a lack of trust in our body’s ability to give birth.  Dr. Pamela Stone-McCoy joins the show today, and she is a prenatal and pediatric chiropractic in the Metro-Atlanta area, and she is the Webster Certification instructor for the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association ( and happens to be Dr. Shannon’s mentor!!!)  This interview dives deep into the neurological component of fear and emotions surrounding birth and how chiropractic care impacts how our body processes those emotions.  They discuss many topics including:What is dystocia and the 3 main causes of it?Dr. Pam’s 23 years of experience in prenatal chiropractic careHow fear impacts birth and the different types of fearHow fear impacts the nervous systemHow chiropractic care can impact the nervous system - beyond alleviating aches and painsWays to support moms to help combat fear during pregnancy and birth Resources mentioned in the showPrenatal stress changes brain connectivity in uteroHow to make stress your friend Episode 1 - meet your hostsEpisode 2 - full circle Connect with Pam at Active Life Chiropractic - website - instagram - facebook Support the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.