Since 1986, The Webster Technique has been helping families thanks to the founding chiropractor, Dr. Larry Webster. He was an advocate for chiropractic care during pregnancy and for children. His passion helped create a certification program that established and a curriculum for adjusting this specific population. From the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association’s definition: “The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neurobiomec ..read more

When choosing care for your newborn and your family there is so much to navigate. Many families require overnight newborn care for the first 3 to 4 months until their baby is sleeping better. Having a trusted professional is often number one in a family’s search. Where to begin? It can be helpful to reach out to friends, colleagues, Facebook groups and Google to gain an understanding of what exists in terms of support. Something you may come across in your search are different terms being used to describe overnight care. Some common terms include: night nanny, night nurse, postpartum doul ..read more

Did you know that doula benefits may be available to you through your workplace? Are you expecting and considering hiring a birth and/or postpartum doula? Did you know that many workplaces are providing stipends or have partnered with companies such as Carrot Fertility and Progyny to offer their employees a stipend for doula care? YES, you read that correctly. We are seeing families with stipends between $2,000 and $60,000 from their employee benefits. The process is easy and we are skilled at helping you through the process. We even offer labor doula packages tailor ..read more

Having a newborn is like entering a new world. It’s hard to navigate all you need, especially while you are so exhausted! Taking newborn care classes, reading books about what to expect, and planning for this time will definitely help make the transition a bit smoother. However, there are many key supports that are often unknown to new families. After supporting newborns and new families for the past decade in the Chicagoland area, I have a great understanding of resources and supports that many families benefit from. The following resources are commonly helpful for families during this ti ..read more

Our bodies go through innumerable changes throughout pregnancy and postpartum, and this includes our pelvic floor. A lot of patients come into physical therapy stating they want to have a strong pelvic floor for birth, and this is a great goal with some asterisks for what it truly means. I am passionate about education and empowering women to better understand how their bodies change in order to accommodate this pivotal time. Below are 5 tips for helping achieve this goal of resilience. 1. Learn the true potential of these muscles. Our pelvic floor musculature is under our voluntary con ..read more

Congratulations!! If you are now curious about newborn photography and when to book, it means you are just about to see your life change in the most wonderful way!  Booking a newborn photography session is such an exciting and important decision for new parents. It’s an opportunity to capture the fleeting moments of your baby’s early days in a beautiful and timeless way. If you do choose to capture this time, I can promise you will never regret it! On the other hand, you might regret it if you don’t capture this time! To make researching the right photographer easy, here’s a guide to h ..read more

During pregnancy, women often invest significant time in nurturing their physical and mental well-being, as they rightfully should. However, the emphasis on self-care frequently diminishes after the baby arrives. While attending to the critical needs of the newborn is paramount, especially for first-time parents facing overwhelming and time-consuming tasks, it’s essential to recognize that postpartum self-care is equally vital. Imagine being granted permission to prioritize self-care without guilt. I’m here to convey that not only is it permissible, but it is also crucial. Your well-being m ..read more

Hi! My name is Milena, and my husband and I created the Ready Rocker.  As with many products, the initial motivation stemmed from a personal pain point. Like many new parents, we were sleep-deprived, intimidated, and humbled while tackling our first-time parenting roles. The added challenges of a colicky baby kept us in constant comforting mode – I nursed and rocked my colicky son for hours on end while staring at the same four walls of our nursery. This led me to an impossible search for a portable rocking device that could provide me and my son more flexibility and freedom. To my sur ..read more

Our bodies go through innumerable changes throughout pregnancy and postpartum, and this includes our pelvic floor. A lot of patients come into physical therapy stating they want to have a strong pelvic floor for birth, and this is a great goal with some asterisks for what it truly means. I am passionate about education and empowering women to better understand how their bodies change in order to accommodate this pivotal time. Below are 5 tips for helping achieve this goal of resilience. 1. Learn the true potential of these muscles. Our pelvic floor musculature is under our voluntary con ..read more

You’ve heard it all before – never wake a sleeping baby, your baby just doesn’t need to nap, formula fed babies sleep better than breastfed babies– but is that all true?! We’re here to break down all of those popular “baby guru” lines once and for all. And, of course, if you’re still struggling to get through these myths or don’t know where to start to make a change, www.thecradlecoach.com is the best place to start. 1. Never Wake a Sleeping Baby – MYTH! This is a popular one! You’ve done all of the hard work to finally get your baby to sleep and their bodies know how much sleep they ..read more