If you are interested in researching chiropractic care for your pregnancy or child please check out pediatric chiropractic on our BirthLink directory. Working with chiropractors who have special training for this is what you are looking for. We … [Read more...] about Chiropractic Care for Babies
Deb Lawrence at Magic Hands Birth Services
I would like to introduce my long time friend Deb Lawrence! She is one of the most dedicated birth involved practitioners in the Chicagoland area. From the time I started BirthLink, 1996, she was on board with supporting birthing parents in a variety … [Read more...] about Deb Lawrence at Magic Hands Birth Services
Extremes According to Asian Medicine
In my opinion, we live in a culture that loves extremes or excess. If a little of something is good, perhaps a lot will be better! Not according to Asian medicine. When a new client comes to see me, in my shiatsu practice, I request that they abstain … [Read more...] about Extremes According to Asian Medicine
Celebrating 25 Years
BirthLink is in Transition I have been deeply involved and committed to doing birth advocacy work for 25 years! I'm turning 70 in November and over the last year I have had more time to reflect on what matters to me. While birth will always be a … [Read more...] about Celebrating 25 Years
Touch is Basic
On the rare occasions when my mother could sit and rest, she would offer to rub and arm or a leg. It was light effleurage and felt wonderful. Sometimes my sister would get in line and we would all sit on the couch with a leg or arm in hand. We called … [Read more...] about Touch is Basic