301: Dr. Berlin's Informed Pregnancy Project with Elliot Berlin, DC

We are delighted to have Dr. Elliot Berlin back on the podcast for the first time since he was with us last in 2018. He joins us today to share the latest from his Informed Pregnancy Plus world and discuss his incredible work in perinatal chiropractic care for pregnancy and labor. Our bodies go through so much to support pregnancy and make birth happen, and Dr. Berlin truly knows how to help!   Dr. Berlin is passionate about helping people achieve optimal health- especially women navigating pregnancy and postpartum experiences. With his wealth of experience, he has dedicated his life to supporting new and expectant mothers in finding comfort and well-being during pregnancy and birth. He is committed to giving his patients top-quality care, using unique techniques and specialized equipment. Despite being based in Los Angeles, his platform, the Informed Pregnancy Project, reaches people everywhere.  The Informed Pregnancy Project includes the well-loved Informed Pregnancy Podcast, the Informed Pregnancy Blog, and the recently added streaming service, Informed Pregnancy Plus. Dr. Berlin joins us today to offer valuable insights and highlight the importance of informed decision-making throughout the pregnancy and birth journey. So, let's dive in and meet Dr. Berlin! Show highlights: Dr. Berlin explains how the pandemic affected the birth world and shares his Covid-19 experience How chiropractors help to restore normal motion and function to the musculoskeletal system How Dr. Berlin combines chiropractic and massage to create a more functional system How pregnancy-related issues like headaches and jaw problems can be released through manual therapy How addressing musculoskeletal issues during pregnancy prevents discomfort and ensures a smooth delivery How chiropractic treatments help to position the baby and prepare women for breech births The benefits of chiropractic treatments for an optimally-functioning body during vaginal births The importance of chiropractic care for babies and children, especially for excessive crying and digestive issues  Dr. Berlin explains how gently newborn infant chiropractic gets done How Dr. Berlin’s presence and skills as a doula help women feel more calm and relaxed during the birthing process How his platform empowers women and helps them make informed decisions for their pregnancy and birth experiences  Resources: Visit the Informed Pregnancy Plus platform Find out what Dr. Berlin is doing on his website, Instagram, and Twitter  Visit www.postpartum.net for resources and support!  Visit www.postpartum.net/professionals/certificate-trainings/ for information on the grief course.   Visit my website, www.wellmindperinatal.com, for more information, resources, and courses you can take today!