Alyssa Lawrenson D.C.

05/12/2022

Mamas! If you’re using a baby carrier, read below.

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We talk about how containers are not appropriate tools for baby’s body and brain development. Exersaucers, bumbos, walkers, jumpers, etc. put far too much pressure on a baby’s underdeveloped joints. They can lead to fine and gross motor skill delays, flat spots on the head, and structural issues of the hips, knees, and ankles.

We normally PRAISE baby carriers as these are a great way to contain baby while still getting “tummy time” and encouraging bonding and breastfeeding success.

However, outward facing carriers are not appropriate for a baby. This position puts increased pressure on a baby’s low back and hips. The knees should ALWAYS be above the hip joints while baby wearing. The pelvis is not developed enough for the spine and hips to be unsupported in this position.

A baby’s lumbar spine is forced into a convex shape. Combine that with a very weak core and retracted shoulders making a baby’s body carry the load of their own body and the force of each step the person wearing them takes.

Furthermore, this position does not support the head or neck which can then compromise a baby’s airways.

If you feel like your child needs the extra stimulation and needs to face outward, try wearing them on your back! This is a much safer position for baby and you!

02/24/2022

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Weigh-In's start THIS WEEK! Here what you need to know before your appointment! If you have not already signed up for a weigh in time, visit the front desk!

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Congrats on 250 classes Mallori!!!

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08/12/2021

We can not ignore this issue.

200 deaths per day because of opioid overdose.

Drug overdose deaths rose by close to 30% in the US in 2020, hitting the highest number ever recorded, the CDC reported Wednesday.

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Gonna give this one a try today

02/20/2020

“antibiotics should only be prescribed when the ear infection has a bacterial cause. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends a wait-and-watch or watchful waiting period in low-risk kids rather than jumping to prescribing antibiotics right away. Many doctors will wait 24 to 72 hours to see if symptoms improve which they often do. “

Viral ear infections are common, especially among children. Try these researched natural remedies and natural treatments to help ease pain and get rid of the infection.

01/27/2020

A good read for those that use jumper seats for their children. It may be fun for the baby, but developmentally could be harmful.

𝙅𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙅𝙪𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨:

This device has been a GODSEND for thousands of moms and dads who just need a little ‘hands free’ time so they can get things done around the house.

While the Jolly Jumper may provide hours of ‘bouncing around and giggling to no end’, when it comes to the healthy development of a child’s nervous system and skeleton, you may be surprised to hear that it can actually present some SIGNIFICANT issues.

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘬𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵.

Each skill serves as the FOUNDATION for the next, progressing from rolling to sitting to crawling to standing to walking.

This is the typical pattern infants undergo when progressing through locomotive development. This developmental process is so much more than just developing the muscle and joint strength to handle standing and walking.

A child will reach each new phase of development as their neurological development allows, but by putting your non-walking child in a Jolly Jumper, you are effectively encouraging them to SKIP DEVELOPMENTAL steps, potentially leading to delays.

Development of balance and trunk control is fundamental to the process of learning to crawl, stand and walk. Placing a child in an upright apparatus that isolates and controls these variables takes away an opportunity for them to develop these skills.

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01/21/2020

Did you know that the research now shows that the worst position for an easy delivery and short labor time is on your back?

So why did we even start laboring on our backs in the first place?

King Louis XIV had 22 children over his lifespan (1638 -1715). As a king, he had very good reasons to have many children, given that he needed a guaranteed heir to the throne. But he also apparently liked to watch his wives and mistresses pushing out his children.

Louis "enjoyed watching women giving birth, he became frustrated by the obscured view of birth when it occurred on a birthing stool," Dundes writes. Because of this he "promoted the new reclining position.

Prior to this time, the recorded history of birthing indicates upright birth postures were used extensively.

There are a shocking amount of women who DO NOT know this information and will continue to deliver on their backs.

Be a good friend and share this information with someone who may find it helpful!

Ever thought about how giving birth lying down is kinda...counterproductive? The birth canal curves upwards when you lie down, so you're going against gravity. Birthing on your back can make labor last longer because the body has to work much harder to eject the baby. It constricts blood vessels, meaning baby and mother won't receive the optimum levels of blood & oxygen. It also makes you more prone to tearing, and is typically more painful than birthing in an intuitive position. Your pelvis isn’t given the opportunity to open to its fullest capacity, and makes it harder for babies in non-optimal birthing positions to rotate or switch to better positions - which can lead to a need for medical intervention.
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There are a number of positions to give birth in that are better for both mommy and baby. Unfortunately, hospitals sometimes have a habit of telling birthers that they “can’t” deliver a baby in any position besides on their backs. DON’T LISTEN. Request the squat bar. Adjust the bed to your liking. Switch to a side-lying position. Do what feels COMFORTABLE and - most importantly - follow your body’s lead.
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01/16/2020

Every cough and sneeze is not created equal.

Recent studies have shown that the gut can make up as much as 70% of your bodies immune system.

Antibiotics are something that can be detrimental to you or your child’s health if overused and over prescribed.

Coming home with a prescription for antibiotics for a viral infection is very common, therefore as a consumer and/or a parent, it’s important to self educate!

Parents: Do you know when it is safe and effective to administer antibiotics to your children for common illnesses?

What do you do when antibiotics aren't the appropriate or recommended option for treatment?

The CDC makes the following recommendations for common childhood illnesses represented in the image.

In addition, Studies have shown that-

"Chiropractic patients had a 200% greater immune competence than individuals who had no chiropractic care. In addition, this immune competence did not show any decline with age and was uniform in the entire group."(Pero R. “Medical Researcher Excited By CBSRF Project Results.” The Chiropractic Journal, August 1989)

Schedule an appointment today at Wyss Family Clinic of Chiropractic!!
(920) 468-4199

01/15/2020

For all of you out here in Colorado watching this video saying “hey that looks kind of fun”...
.please no. Just no.

Your spine thanks you.

11/20/2019

Knowledge is key. Hormone disruption is so common now, and the toxic contributors are all around us.

Read for the sake of your health and the health of your family and loved ones.

Endocrine disruptors are often referred to as estrogen-mimickers or xenoestrogens. They “mimic” the effects of true estrogen, linking to receptor sites.