Your Body. Your Baby. Your Birth. Your Way.
Prenatal Chiropractic Care For Pregnancy & Birth Preparation
Infertility • Pregnancy Pain Relief • Birth Preparation • Prenatal Fitness • Nutrition • Webster Technique
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Preparing for Pregnancy and Birth Is No Small Matter
Your body was made to birth, mama!
Yet many mamas-to-be show up at LIVE LOUD unaware, unprepared, or silently struggling.
Common complaints related to conception and pregnancy frequently go unaddressed unless you ask your OB or midwife directly.
So you start to believe problems like these are a normal part of what it means to be a pregnant woman:
➣Back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain
➣Acid Reflux, indigestion, heartburn
➣Hemorrhoids or varicose veins
➣Swollen hands, ankles, and feet
➣Headaches or migraines
➣Leg cramps
➣Insomnia
➣Fatigue
You feel tired, irritable, and unable to control your emotions. And no amount of pickles (or insert weird craving) satisfies your hunger.
The Messy and Beautiful Truth About Childbirth
Yes, pregnancy and birth are natural, beautiful, and life-affirming, but the truth is…growing a baby inside your body and bringing it safely into the world can also be: Messy • Sweaty • Loud • Tense • Exhausting • Painful
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Partner with the Best Prenatal Chiropractic Specialty Clinic in Boulder County
If you’re enduring aches, pains, tension, and stress while trying-to-conceive or carrying that sweet babe in your belly, YOU DESERVE MORE, MAMA!
Chiropractic care optimizes your body’s natural ability to conceive, grow, and deliver your baby.
That’s why we’ve developed a customized maternal health and fitness program for prenatal wellness that makes getting pregnant and giving birth less traumatic and more adventurous.
We call it…LIVE LOUD Mama Prenatal Preparation!
Our gentle, drug-free chiropractic care during pregnancy draws upon the best techniques from multiple disciplines to temper aches and pains, position the baby to move naturally through the birth canal, and prepare the mom’s mind and body for an easier delivery.
Nichelle is an absolute pro. I went to see her weekly for prenatal care. Every visit she made my body feel amazing, especially at the end where that is very hard to do. Because of her work on my body, my delivery was a dream. Less than three hours with no complications. She opened up everything so that I didn’t experience back labor (like I did with my first pregnancy) and created the space and correct positioning so that my baby was set up for an easier delivery. I cannot recommend her enough.
-Erin Barklow // Boulder, CO
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It’s Never Too Late (or Early) to Prepare for Pregnancy & Birth
Maybe you have a clear vision of your perfect, pain-free pregnancy and delivery.
You may have watched ALL the hypnobirthing videos on YouTube and have your heart set on an all-natural experience.
Or maybe you’ve decided on the epidural but want to be strong enough to push when the baby’s ready to make an entrance.
➣No matter what your birth plan looks like (or if you don’t have one)
➣Regardless if the baby’s due tomorrow or nine months from now
➣Even if you’re still trying to conceive (TTC)
Your chances of an energetic pregnancy and easy delivery are much better when you’re at your highest health.
Adding prenatal chiropractic specialty care now will help prepare your body for the birth you’ve always dreamed of.
I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Dr. Nichelle and her husband Dr. Antonio! I came to them in my final weeks of pregnancy because my baby was breech and I was desperately wanting to flip him and have a natural birth. Not only did they provide me with hands on physical care to help my body to allow/encourage my baby to flip, but they provided me with a wealth of information and exercises I could do on my own, and a positive point of view for the many possibilities of labor/delivery. They were knowledgeable, experienced and relatable, making our time together enjoyable and effective for my desired outcome. In the end my baby did flip, and I was able to fulfill my original birth plan.
—Carrie Crespo // Lafayette, CO
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How Can LIVE LOUD Mama Prenatal Chiropractic Benefit Me and Baby During Pregnancy?
Are you ready for life’s greatest adventure…bringing another human into the world?
Stop for a minute. Take a breath. You got this, Mama! We’ve got you covered.
While all chiropractors have some training in treating pregnant women, LIVE LOUD MAMA doctors specialize in prenatal chiropractic, physiotherapy, nutrition, and fitness.
We’re not just pregnancy chiropractors, we’re women’s health, fitness, and birth experts.
Our LIVE LOUD MAMA prenatal chiropractic and coaching process is designed to:
➣Lower stress and anxiety by providing an expert guide for your prenatal journey
➣Increase your likelihood of getting pregnant by reducing nervous system interference
➣Teach you how your body functions during each stage of pregnancy, labor, and delivery
➣Support baby’s healthy development by making enough room for growth
➣Keep you comfortable so you can focus on the joy of readying the nursery and picking a name
➣Take the worry out of high-risk pregnancies by collaborating with your healthcare team
➣Encourage breech baby to flip with hands-on techniques, exercises, and a positive mindset
➣Help you achieve a successful vaginal birth after caesarean section (VBAC) if that’s your wish
➣Reduce unwanted interventions by putting you in touch with your natural birthing instincts
➣Refer you to LIVE LOUD’s trusted network of prenatal practitioners (doulas, midwives, acupuncturists, etc)
➣Standing by you after birth with our postpartum and pediatric specialty services
Highly recommended by OBs, Midwives, Doulas, and Pelvic Floor Physical Therapists in Boulder, Lafayette, and Louisville Colorado!
I have referred countless doula clients to Nichelle and they all rave about the care they receive from her. She helps with the various aches and pains that sometimes accompany pregnancy. Recently she helped a client prepare her body for an awesome VBAC. She has helped several of my clients find relief from carpal tunnel and her treatments have also been a big part of increasing sleep in clients who previously had trouble sleeping because of physical discomforts. Many of my clients are professional athletes who have received chiropractic care from practitioners around the world and they rank Nichelle as top notch.
—Lisa W. // Boulder County, CO
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Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?
There were concerns in the past about whether chiropractic treatments were safe during pregnancy.
Now it’s widely known that chiropractic is not only safe but it’s also incredibly beneficial for mamas and their littles.
Seeing a LIVE LOUD prenatal chiropractor in Lafayette, Colorado may actually increase the safety of your pregnancy and birth by supporting proper physiological function and mental and emotional confidence:
➣Balancing the muscles, ligaments, and bony structures of the pelvis, making it easier for the pelvic girdle to expand for an easier birth (avoid painful Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
➣Removing tension on the ligaments that support the uterus to reduce the risk of uterine torsion (avoid intrauterine constraint/twisting/rotation).
➣Assisting baby to move into the best birth position (avoid a breach, sunny side up, and sideways babies)
➣Promoting relaxation with soothing treatments that use special props, pillows, and tables to accommodate pregnant bellies (avoid the stress that delays the onset of labor)
➣Coaching you to safely use diet, exercise, supplements, pain management, and sleep alternatives your OB may not suggest (avoid missing out on complementary therapies)
➣Referring you to other trusted Boulder County prenatal practitioners, including midwives, doulas, lactation consultants, therapists, photographers, and more (avoid wasting time searching for the best birth team…we’ve got you covered with our network)
Remember, all chiropractors have some prenatal training, but our doctors (some of the top in the state and the region) are prenatal specialists.
We’ve safely guided hundreds of Boulder and Broomfield County mothers on their pregnancy journeys and would love to embark on life’s greatest adventure with you, too!
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Above and Beyond the Webster Technique in Prenatal Chiropractic Care
The Webster Technique is a specialized chiropractic method for assessing and adjusting pregnant mothers.
Most prenatal chiropractors are certified in the Webster Technique and rely on it as their primary treatment protocol for ALL pregnant women.
The problem is…many pregnant mamas should not be adjusted at all due to excessively loose ligaments from the release of relaxin hormone.
The force of an adjustment into joints that are already stressed from overstretched ligaments commonly aggravates rather than relieves pain.
In fact, we receive referrals from other chiropractors for patients who are not responding to the Webster Technique or are in more pain than when they started treatment.
LIVE LOUD Mama doctors recognize no two mothers are the same.
Before applying Webster or any therapy, we use our hands to analyze the curve of your spine, the laxity of your ligaments, and the position of your pelvis. After tending to thousands of mamas, we can feel who will respond positively to specific treatments.
We find a combination of gentle adjustments, soft tissue therapy, strength training, and other select therapies provide immediate relief and produce longer-lasting results.
The Webster Technique is just one tool in our box.
Throughout my most recent pregnancy I saw Dr. Nichelle for prenatal care. She immensely helped with back and hip pain I was experiencing towards the end of pregnancy. I’m an active mama who did CrossFit 4-5 times a week during my pregnancy and her care allowed me to continue moving safely. I drove 1 hour each way to see her, just because I believe her care is unmatched in the Denver/Boulder area. I highly recommend seeing Dr. Nichelle for prenatal care – she is very knowledgeable in treating pregnant mamas and even babies!
— Erin Rollins // Lafayette, CO
I’m so grateful to have found Dr. Nichelle and Live Loud Chiropractic! I have a history of chronic pain so when I found out I was pregnant, I knew that I needed to stay on top of my preventative care so that my pain wouldn’t become unmanageable as my body grows and changes.
I wanted to find someone who specialized in pregnancy/postpartum chiropractic care. Dr. Nichelle is that and SO much more! I ended up having pretty severe hyperemesis gravidarum during my first 2 trimesters and Dr. Nichelle was so kind and encouraging! She never made me feel guilty for not doing as much stretching or movement as I would have liked, because I was doing the best I could.
As a nurse, I love research studies and evidence-based practice, so I’m always grateful that Dr. Nichelle spends time to explain ‘why’ she’s making certain adjustments and what I might be able to expect in the coming weeks of pregnancy.
I’m only a few weeks away from my due date now and I will absolutely continue to come to LiveLoud for postpartum (and newborn!) adjustments!
-Kaylie Heffner // Westminster, CO