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8 things I would tell soon to be parents, if I didn't want to hurt their feelings.
Get your sh*t together. For real. Parenthood is going to rock your mental health and nervous system regulation. And for at least the...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 294 min read


My favorite unexpected pregnancy and postpartum resources
By the time I was pregnant, I'd been supporting pregnant moms for nearly a decade and researching the topic for almost 15 years. But, of...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Apr 2, 20234 min read


My Birth Story: Madison's Journey
Trust the process. I was walking with another woman at the dog park one day and she said, "Dogs are like children. You don't get the one...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 24, 20237 min read


My Third Trimester
I, thankfully, loved pregnancy. Until week 36, it was been pretty uneventful for me. I steadily gained about 1 pound per week (I very...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 23, 20233 min read


My Second Trimester
So many women told me how wonderful the second trimester is. And just like that, I joined them! For me, it was SO EASY. My appetite came...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 13, 20233 min read


My First Trimester
That first trimester is something, eh? Mine was comparably not very difficult, but it sure was interesting. I found it much easier to...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 6, 20235 min read


Book Club: Pregnancy Edition
I've been reading pregnancy and perinatal books for many years now thanks to my near obsession with the topic. It started when I started...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 2, 20233 min read


Postpartum Freezer Prep
When you're pregnant, a lot of the prenatal prep is focused on labor and delivery. While this stage can be intense and require lots of...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 10, 20232 min read


6 Ways to Eat More Collagen
By now you've probably heard someone talking about how important collagen is. Although I knew it was important and ate it occasionally,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Nov 8, 20224 min read


Chiropractic: Optimizing Pain Relief During Pregnancy
In 2013, The College of Family Physicians of Canada published an article titled, Optimizing pain relief during pregnancy using manual...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Feb 11, 20222 min read


The 5th Vital Sign: Why Your Period Matters
The four most common vital signs that are used to determine a person's state of health are body temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 18, 20223 min read


Should You Start Exercising During Pregnancy?
Remember when we were told that you should only continue the same exercise you were doing prior to pregnancy and not start anything new?...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 27, 20212 min read


5 Reasons You Should See a Chiropractor During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is non-invasive, natural and has very, very few adverse side effects (and lots of beneficial ones!). Here are five...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Are Electrolytes Right for Me?
"I drink a lot of water but I'm still having muscle cramps!" "My muscles are sore no matter how much I stretch." Can you relate to either...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jun 9, 20213 min read


Low Back Pain, Pregnancy and Chiropractic
It's estimated that upwards of 50% of women will experience low back pain during pregnancy. This can result in sleep disturbances,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 5, 20212 min read


Do I have sciatica?
If you've ever had low back pain or pain running down the back of your leg, you may have suspected sciatica. Sciatica is specifically,...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jan 6, 20202 min read


Postpartum Chiropractic Care
I recently had a patient mention that her mid back was sore after holding her friend's new baby. Now, imagine doing that all day every...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Sep 13, 20192 min read


5 Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy
When it comes to growing another human being, there are foods that will help to provide baby with the building block to be healthy and...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 14, 20193 min read


5 Excellent Foods to Eat During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is such an incredible process. You are literally growing another human being. Like all things, having quality raw materials can...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Aug 13, 20193 min read


Guest Post: 6 Fertility Tips Every Couple Should Know
Beth reached out to me when she moved back to Winnipeg for the summer asking why I didn't have any information on fertility on my...

Dr. Kristen Mitteness
Jul 10, 20197 min read
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