Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Wellness Care
Achieve Optimal Fertility
Increase Comfort and Health in Pregnancy and Delivery
Receive Nursing and Postpartum Support
Natural Fertility Support
We understand the challenges that so many couples face when trying to conceive and offer holistic support to optimize fertility. Our approach focuses on two crucial aspects: optimizing hormonal health and enhancing digestion. We emphasize the importance of a healthy menstrual cycle and provide guidance on diet and digestion to create an optimal environment for conception. Our successful use of enzyme therapy has helped numerous couples overcome fertility struggles. If you’ve explored conventional methods without success, consider our natural fertility support.
Holistic Pregnancy Care
Our specialized chiropractic care during pregnancy provides gentle adjustments to alleviate pregnancy discomfort and optimize in utero positioning with the Webster Technique. Our Webster-Certified chiropractors support a comfortable pregnancy, facilitate easier delivery, and address common symptoms like back pain, hip pain, and difficulty sleeping. With advanced prenatal support, incorporating the Sacro Occipital Technique, Enzyme Therapy, and Nutrition, we also address additional concerns such as nausea, heartburn, constipation, and swelling. Our comprehensive pregnancy care aims to restore proper alignment, benefiting both mother and baby for a healthy pregnancy and birth.
Postpartum Wellness Care
We offer holistic postpartum care to support mothers and their babies following childbirth. Our range of services includes lactation consultation, evaluation of tongue and lip ties in newborns, nutritional support, and postpartum home visits! We are committed to supporting mothers through the unique challenges of the postpartum period, promoting optimal healing, successful nursing, and overall well-being.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a method of specific chiropractic assessment and adjustment to the pelvis of a pregnant woman that helps balance the muscles, ligaments, and bony pelvis. The most widely recognized benefits of the Webster Technique include:
- More comfortable pregnancy
- Faster, easier delivery
Are your chiropractors certified in the Webster Technique?
Yes! Dr. Jeanne Sandheinrich, Dr. Jana Flora, Dr. Michelle Brungart, and Dr. Micah Sasser are certified in the Webster Technique.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
Gentle adjustments can help with common symptoms experienced during pregnancy, such as:
- Back pain
- Hip pain
- Difficulty sleeping
Balancing the pelvis and associated soft tissues removes tension and torque on the uterus, allowing the baby as much room as possible to assume optimal position for delivery. It also creates the widest diameter in the birth canal for the baby to descend through. Furthermore, the chiropractic adjustment helps improve nervous system functioning by decreasing nerve irritation associated with joint fixation or misalignment. This enables the brain to communicate more effectively with key structures such as the hypothalamus (which produces oxytocin) and the uterus.
The benefits of prenatal chiropractic care also extend to the developing baby:
- Maximized room for physical growth
- Less nervous system stress transmitted from mom
Do you offer other prenatal support in addition to chiropractic?
Yes! Dr. Jeanne and Dr. Jana have advanced prenatal training, with a focus in the Sacro Occipital Technique and Enzyme Therapy. They are well versed in nutrition and their care includes individualized prenatal supplement support as well as dietary recommendations based on both the pregnant moms symptoms and exam findings. Their comprehensive skill set along with extensive knowledge equip them to support pregnant moms through more complicated concerns during pregnancy, such as:
- Nausea
- Heartburn
- Constipation
- Swelling
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
According to the American Pregnancy Association, chiropractic is a very safe and effective treatment to restore proper motion and alignment to the spine and extremity joints during pregnancy. All through pregnancy there are a number of physiological and endocrine (hormonal) changes that occur in relation to the growth of the developing baby and in preparation for birth. The following changes could result in joint restriction or misalignment:
- Protrusion of the abdomen and an increased low back curve
- Release of relaxin
- Growth of breast tissue and strain on upper back
- Nutrient deficiencies
The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends that women receive chiropractic care throughout pregnancy to establish pelvic balance and optimize the room a baby has for development, as well as to improve overall nervous system function and communication. The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine in motion and aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.
I’m a few months pregnant and can no longer lay on my stomach, can I still be adjusted?
Yes. Chiropractic is very beneficial during pregnancy. As your belly grows pregnancy pillows can be used for the mother to comfortably lay on her stomach. First Step Family Wellness also uses chiropractic tables that allow the mother to lay on her stomach.
What People Are Saying
I’ve been going here for the last 4 years and have had such an amazing experience. I have been able to see all of the doctors at this practice and they are all incredible! Dr. Jeanne helped me with infertility issues and through two pregnancies. For my son the cranial work the office did helped us avoid a helmet for his head shape. They also diagnosed lip ties for both my children and have helped with countless minor ailments. I feel like I am treated like family each time I’m in the office, everyone is so incredible. I drive 30 minutes one way to visit this office and it is so worth it to me!
I started seeing Jeanne back when I was pregnant with my youngest son. I honestly don’t know how I would have gotten through that pregnancy without her. I had so much pain daily and after seeing her regularly I ended up having my 3rd trimester be my most comfortable which is insane! She’s very knowledgeable and definitely the only chiropractor I feel comfortable trusting my children with. The staff is fantastic and it’s a very family like atmosphere. They seem to genuinely want to help their clients and make you feel like you’re part of their little family. Just love them!
The doctors at 1st Step Family Wellness go above and beyond to help their patients and their community. I always feel very welcomed and well taken care of when I am in the office. They take time to show compassion AND truly heal any problems I have had, finding the root of the cause. They have supported me before pregnancy, while pregnant, postpartum, and all 3 of my children. They are a true family practice and I recommend anyone searching for the root cause of their ailments and TRUE healing to visit 1st Step.
Meet Our Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum Care Providers
Pricing
Comprehensive Wellness Care for Preconception, Pregnancy, and Postpartum
We are committed to providing specialized care during the preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum stages. We understand the unique needs of expectant mothers and families during this transformative time, and our pricing options are designed to support your wellness journey at every step. To learn more about our pricing options for preconception, pregnancy, and postpartum support, contact our team.