1. The topic for this show is greater comfort and safer births.. Hi, my name is Shannon and I am delivering an educational message to you from your chiropractor, Dr. Michael Whitley. Dr. MikeShannon

2. GREATER COMFORT AND SAFER BIRTHS How can a chiropractor add comfort? Chiropractic care in pregnancy is and essential choice in your parental care. Preexisting unnoticed imbalances in your spine becomes stressed during pregnancy. These pronounced discomforts make it difficult to perform routine, daily activities.

3. A large percent of all pregnant woman experience back discomfort/ pain during pregnancy. This is due to rapid growth of baby and an interference to your body’s normal structural adaptations to that growth. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can relieve and even prevent the common discomforts experienced in pregnancy. Specific adjustments eliminate the causes of stress in your spine.

4. COMFORT FOR THE BABY, TOO. As your baby develops, your uterus enlarges to accommodate the rapid growth. So long as the pelvis is in a balanced state, the ligaments connected to the uterus maintain an equalized, supportive suspension for the uterus. If your pelvis is out of balance in anyway, these ligaments become torqued and twisted, causing a condition known as constraint to your uterus. This constraint limits the space of the developing baby. Any compromised position for the baby throughout pregnancy will affect his or her optimal development.

5. Conditions such as torticollis occur because a baby’s space was cramped in untero. If the woman’s uterus is constrained as a birth approaches, the baby is prevented from getting into the best possible position for birth. Even if the baby is in the desirable head down position, often time’s constraint in the uterus prevents the baby’s head from moving into the ideal presentation for delivery. The head may be slightly tilted odd to one side or even more traumatically, present in the posterior or breech position.

6. Any baby position even slightly off during birth will slow down labor, and add pain and distress to both mother and baby. Many woman have been told that their babies were too big, or labor “just slowed down” when it was really the baby’s presentation interfering with the normal process and progression. Avoidable interventions are implemented turning a natural process into a operative one.

7. PREPARING FOR SAFER BIRTH Dystocia is defined as a difficult labor and is something every woman wants to avoid. In addition to the pain and exhaustion created by long, difficult labors, dystocia leads to multiple, medical interventions which may be physically and emotionally traumatic to both you and your baby. Some of these interventions are administering of pitocin, the use of epidurals, painful episiotomies, forceful pulling on the baby’s fragile spine, vacuum extraction, forceps and perhaps even c-sections. Each of these procedures carries high risk of injury to you, your baby or both!

8. However, all of these procedures used to hasten though delivery process can be avoided if delivery goes more smoothly to begin with. When reviewing the obstetric texts, the reported reasons for dystocia are cause by pelvic imbalance and its resulting effects on your uterus and your baby’s position.

9. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy restores balance to your pelvis muscles and ligaments and therefore leads to safer and easier delivery for you and your baby. Additionally, the chiropractic adjustment reduces interference to the nerve system allowing your uterus to function as its maximum potential. Published studies have indicated that chiropractic care does in fact reduce labor time.

10. We offer specific analysis and adjustments for your special needs in pregnancy. You and your baby’s continued safety and comfort is primary in our care. This pregnancy, offer yourself the best! Include the many benefits chiropractic care offers in your prenatal care choices. Call today, give you and your baby the opportunity for a more comfortable pregnancy and safer, easier birth! Sincerely, Shannon and Dr. Mike 7315 Woodbine Ave. Markham, Ontario L3R 3V7 www.wellnessfirst.ca drmike@wellnessfirst.ca (905) 477-6578 (416) 318-5939 Note: If interested, extra slides about WFFC and Dr. Mike follow this educational show.

11. About the Doctor D.C – Doctor of Chiropractic Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (1998) C.C.Ac - Certified Clinical Acupuncturist (1999) B.Sc., B.Ed. – University of Toronto (1984- 1989) –Neuroscience & Certified Teacher C.B.P. (Clinical Biomechanics of Posture) Certified A.R.T. ( Active Release Therapy) Certified Pediatrics & Pregnancy Certified Member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association Member of the Canadian Chiropractic Association Member of the Ontario Chiropractic Association Diplomat of the American National Boards Nutritional Consultant Ontario Teacher’s Certificate( O.T.C) Certified Tennis and Ski Coach Dr. Michael Whitley

12. Delivering Results Dr. Michael Whitley practices up-to-date research-based chiropractic. Specifically, his additional 4 year U.S. certification in pediatrics, pregnancy & posture and spinal correction provides patients with a comprehensive proven analysis & treatment protocol. This means that research supports its effectiveness and safety in optimizing posture, spine and nervous system health for all ages. Dr. Whitley helps all kinds of health complaints such as headaches, asthma, digestive problems, fatigue, depression, allergies, scoliosis, spinal and extremity pains and many more. His primary focus goes beyond symptom relief or patch work. His goal is to restore spinal function to maximize nerve integrity in the shortest amount of time without drugs or surgery. This is done through a spinal rehabilitation program of postural adjustments, traction, spinal weights, spinal molding, exercises, etc.. and lifestyle recommendations like nutrition and stress.

13. Before & After Nerve and Muscle Study (EMG) Before After Before & After Computerized Postural Analysis After Before

14. Our Patients Speak “ Since being under chiropractic care, my 8 years of shoulder pain has completely disappeared.” Anna M.—patient “Thanks to chiropractic care I no longer suffer with neck pain and headaches and my family and daily life is back to normal!” Lisa P.—patient “My years of back pain and wrist pain has improved due to chiropractic adjustments and health advice. My x-ray changes are impressive!” Paul S.—patient “I have more energy and take less medication” Jill H.—patient

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16. We’ve Helped Many People with the Following Problems: Arm Pain and/or Numbness Arthritis Asthma Attention Deficit Disorder Auto Injuries Back Pain Bedwetting Blood Pressure Problems Bursitis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Digestive Disorders Disc Problems Dizziness Epilepsy Fatigue/Lack Energy Female Disorders Foot Pain Frequent Colds Frequent Ear Infections Hand & Wrist Pain Hip Pain Joint Pains Knee Pains Leg Pain and/or Numbness Lifting Injuries Lower Resistance Migraine Headaches Neck Pain/Stiffness Nervousness On-the-job Injuries Pinched Nerve Poor Circulation Pre-Menstrual Syndrome Sciatica Shingles Shoulder Pain Sinusitis Spinal Curvatures Sport Injuries Stiffness Stomach Ulcers Stress/Tension Headaches Tingling and Numbness Turned-in Feet Whiplash Injuries Work Injuries Allergies

17. Half Hour To Optimal Health In office and company wellness workshops Dr Whitley conducts a FREE “Half Hour to Optimal Health” seminar every second Tuesday Evening at 6:30pm and every second Thursday at 12 noon The seminar covers: How to increase your energy by 300% Build your immune system The secret cause of illness and how to stay well naturally The dangers of modern medicine Home and clinic exercises designed to restore proper posture and nervous system function are demonstrated The latest techniques on correcting posture,spine and nervous system demonstrated with before and after x-rays Why the healthiest people on the planet are under regular chiropractic care

18. Dr. Whitley also offers a complimentary “Lunch & Learn” wellness workshop. This is a fun, fast and informative FREE workshop that will educate you and your company/church/organization on how to get well, stay well and save time and money ….during your lunch break! Biomechanics at work: Proper Ergonomics Blast Stress – Increase your energy by 300% Arthritis Spinal Health: Safety and Prevention Power Stretching and ergonomics Sitting on the job “How to stay fit while you sit.” Standing on the job “ Your Back to the Future.” Repetitive Strain injuries at Work Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and IBS The Truth about Fibromyalgia Freedom from Headaches and Stress Protecting yourself from heart disease The ADHD controversy Advanced nutrition and wellness Asthma, Allergies and Immune Boosting Chronic Ear Infection Infertility Topics of the Workshop : To book workshops call our Special Events Coordinator at: (905) 477-6578 (416) 318-5939

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