Ep 18: Pelvic Floors, Tiny Spines & Working-Mom Sanity: Dr. Jesse Lillejord on Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic

Send us Fan MailTL;DR: If you’re pregnant, postpartum, or raising a baby with a suspiciously oval head, this one’s for you. Dr. Jesse Lillejord, founder of Chiro for Moms, Chiro for Kids, and Pelvic Floor for Moms, breaks down what prenatal/postpartum chiropractic actually is (no cracking newborns, relax), when pelvic floor therapy matters, and how to handle sciatica, tailbone pain, “lightening crotch", colic, torticollis, and flat spots—without losing your mind (or your core).What we coverPrenatal chiropractic basics: Webster technique, gentle bodywork, and why mobility is queen when relaxin is raging.Top pregnancy pains: Sciatica, pubic symphysis (“crotch bone”) pain, tailbone pain—what helps and when to go in.Postpartum must-knows: Tailbone trauma, neck/arm tingling from feeding, torticollis from contact naps, and realistic recovery timelines.Pelvic floor therapy 101: When to go, what to expect, and how it supports C-section recovery, diastasis, leaking, and low back pain.Baby care (safely): How chiropractors treat infants (spoiler: avocado-soft pressure, craniosacral work, and parent education).Creating a mom-first clinic: Flexible policies (no cancel fees!), baby holders on deck, kid-proof rooms, and community over perfection.At-home tips: The three habits that help now—walk, hydrate (electrolytes!), and set movement timers for real-life bodies.About our guestDr. Jesse Lillejord is the founder, owner, and lead chiropractor at Chiro for Moms with specialty care for prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric patients. She also leads Chiro for Kids and partners closely with Pelvic Floor for Moms to provide whole-family, women-centered care.ConnectChiro for Moms / Chiro for Kids / Pelvic Floor for Moms (Minnesota-based)YouTube: Short, follow-along stretches & mobility for pregnancy/postpartumGuest: chiroformoms.com • IG: @chiro_for_momsHost (hi!): IG @saideegrimley • Subscribe to Who Let Me Do This? If you vibed with this episode, here’s how you can keep the chaos going: Hit Follow so new episodes show up without you having to remember (because who has the brain space?)Share it with your favorite boss bestie so they know they’re not alone 🍷Leave a rating & review — it’s basically the podcast version of a compliment, and you know I live for those 💕Pop by instagram @saideegrimley or tiktok @wholetmedothispod and tell me what no ones saying out loud as a high achieving working mom