Supporting women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum isn’t just my profession—it’s my passion and life’s work. There’s something truly magical about this transformative stage, and I feel honored to be part of so many journeys. For over 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of serving the San Diego community as a perinatal and pediatric chiropractor, helping women move through this season with confidence, ease, and holistic care.
But over the years, I’ve noticed a gap—a missing link in accessible, trustworthy, and comprehensive care that fully supports women’s changing bodies through pregnancy and beyond. Many of my patients have been told that discomfort, instability, and pain are just part of the deal, something they have to "push through" until their baby arrives. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Pain during pregnancy is common, but it is never normal. It’s a signal from the body that there is underlying dysfunction that deserves to be acknowledged and addressed. That’s why I created The Aligned Mommy Method—a four-phase approach designed to balance and support the body through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
The Aligned Mommy Method: A Smarter Approach to Perinatal Care
Your body is brilliantly designed to carry, birth, and recover from having a baby. But the rapid changes of pregnancy—shifting posture, ligament laxity, and altered biomechanics—can create imbalances that lead to pain, instability, and unnecessary discomfort.
The Aligned Mommy Method bridges the gap between traditional perinatal care and proactive, holistic bodywork. It’s not just about managing symptoms—it’s about understanding your body, optimizing alignment, and preparing for birth and postpartum recovery with intention.
Here’s how we do it:
Phase 1: Align, ADLs & Nutrition
- Learn why relaxin (the pregnancy hormone) is helpful—but why instability can often lead to pain
- Begin targeted alignment work to ease common pregnancy discomforts
- Modify posture & movement for a safer, more supported pregnancy
- Identify common pregnancy symptoms that can be safely managed with targeted nutrition
- Experience the Webster Technique & Dynamic Body Balance to ease tension and optimize your body’s readiness for birth
Phase 2: Mobilize & Strengthen
- Incorporate gentle, tailored exercises to support your changing body
- Learn movement patterns that soften & mobilize the pelvis for an easier birth
- Strengthen your “laboring muscles” for endurance during delivery
- Use mobility & strength to reduce the intensity of common pregnancy pains, including low back and pelvic discomfort
Phase 3: Birth Comfort Measures
- Bring your partner in for a hands-on session to learn labor comfort techniques
- Feel empowered creating your own Comfort Measures Plan (no matter your birth preferences)
- Master breathing techniques for labor and stress management
- Understand how your nervous system influences labor progression
- Learn pelvic mechanics & optimal laboring positions for a smoother birth experience
- Experience the calming effects of Sacral Smoothing, a partner-supported technique to enhance labor comfort
Phase 4: Postpartum Planning & Recovery
- Prioritize your recovery with a Postpartum Follow-Up (no waiting six weeks for care!)
- Enjoy a special discount for your baby’s first spinal & cranial assessment
- Begin safe & gentle core re-stabilization after 10 months of physical changes
- Learn how to set up optimal feeding stations for comfort and postural support
- Strengthen your partnership with key conversations before baby arrives
- Get referrals to the best perinatal experts in San Diego when you need additional support
Your Pregnancy & Postpartum Experience Matters
Your body was made for this, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. You deserve support, expert guidance, and a plan that honors the way your body moves and changes during pregnancy, birth, and beyond.
At AlignSD Wellness Center, we’re here to ensure you feel at ease, confident, and prepared—not just for birth, but for the incredible transition into motherhood. Let’s work together to create a pregnancy and postpartum experience that prioritizes your health, comfort, and well-being.
Contact us today to start your perinatal wellness journey with The Aligned Mommy Method.
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