If you’ve recently been told your baby is breech, it can bring up a lot of questions and emotions. For many moms, the next thing they hear is to “wait and see” or begin preparing for what could happen if baby doesn’t turn. While it’s true that some babies will reposition on their own, it’s also helpful to understand why breech positioning can happen during pregnancy in the first place. At Apex Chiropractic in Indian Trail, NC, we work with many expecting moms looking for natural ways to...

When most people think about stress during pregnancy, they think about how it affects the mom. Feeling overwhelmed, tired, or stretched thin is often seen as just part of the process. But your body is also the environment your baby is developing in. And how your nervous system adapts to stress during pregnancy plays a bigger role than most people realize. Every day, your body is adapting to physical changes, hormonal shifts, and the normal demands of life. Your nervous system is what helps...

Pregnancy is one of the most incredible things your body will ever do, but it also asks a lot from you in ways most people don’t fully talk about. As your baby grows, your body is constantly adjusting behind the scenes. Your posture starts to shift as your center of gravity changes. Your hips and pelvis begin to loosen to prepare for birth. Your muscles and ligaments are working overtime to support both you and your baby through it all. These changes are normal, but they can also create added...