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Your care during my maternity leave blog coverJared and I will welcome our fourth girl into the world soon! My maternity leave is planned to begin October 18th and go through the end of November. If I baby and I are feeling up for it, I might pop in for a few appointments during the month of November. If this becomes available, we will reach out and let our patients know. 

While I am on maternity leave, I want you to have access to great chiropractic care! Below you will find information on three chiropractors who will take good care of you, but first, let's have a little fun...

 

Birth Stories

Here are some statements about my previous births. Let's see if you can tell which are true/false (see the answers below).

  • Baths helped ease the intensity of my contractions
  • One of my labors lasted about 43 hours.
  • I got an epidural and Pitocin for one birth.
  • One baby was born in the car on I-88.
  • The midwife went to the wrong address for my home birth
  • Hypnobirthing meditation was a useful tool.
  • The doctor used forceps at one delivery.
  • Jared got to cut each girl's umbilical cord.
  • One baby was delivered about five minutes after my midwife got there.
  • My girls were able to meet their sister minutes after my last delivery.

 

Dr. Matthew Petry (Plainfield)

Dr. Matthew Petry uses a well-rounded approach to fitness, wellness, and a healthy lifestyle. He appreciates the benefits of co-managing patients with medical physicians and physical therapists. Creating Post Rehab Solutions brought together his background in chiropractic and physical rehab with his passion for sports medicine. He was a National Multiple Sclerosis Society Illinois Task Force Nominee in 2013 and is an Accredited Continuing Education Provider for the following American fitness training providers: NSCA, NASM, AFAA, ACE, and ISSA. Dr. Petry is ART certified! 
 
Post Rehabilitative Solutions in Plainfield 815-254-1234
 
 

Dr. Anita Dickerson (St. Charles)

Dr. Anita Dickerson has devoted her career to treating patients with the Active Release Technique (ART). Her patients also receive gentle chiropractic adjustments and guidance in balancing muscles. ⁠Once underlying problems have been corrected, she teaches patients specific exercises designed to stretch and strengthen muscles sequentially - making sure each muscle works as intended.⁠
 
41 North Chiropractic & Soft Tissue Clinic in St. Charles 630-549-7870
 
 

Dr. Gabriela Ludeman (Bolingbrook & Naperville)

Dr. Gabriela Ludeman is passionate about helping new moms, babies, and children of all ages. She is certified in the Webster Method by the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association (ICPA). She is also certified in the FOCUS program for behavioral, learning, socialization, and developmental challenges and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (a rehabilitation approach that stimulates movement control centers). She is the only BIRTHFIT Professional in the area. Dr. Ludeman is a member of the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association and International Affiliation of Tongue-Tie Professionals. She has taken cranial adjusting courses under Dr. Martin Rosen and Peak Potential Institute.
 
Bolingbrook Family Chiropractic (Locations in Bolingbrook and Naperville)
 

 

I look forward to seeing you after my leave!

Dr. Jamie

* Each of the statements about my previous births is true! I was in labor for about 43 hours with my first; her head was tilted, so it did not engage with my cervix very well. After getting an epidural and Pitocin, my midwife recommended we bring in the doctor for a forceps delivery. Thankfully that was successful on the first try, and we avoided a C-section. It was not my dream birth, but we were all glad we were safe. You can find the other two birth stories here and here. Both of these labors were much quicker; one was so fast that I delivered her myself in the car on the way to the hospital.