Course Outline

The Continuum of Birth & Breastfeeding
Stephanie Libs, DC

Dr. Libs will be presenting an engaging and informative 4-hour course focused on the transformative journey of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. The exploration begins with an in-depth understanding of the birth process, emphasizing the pivotal role of chiropractic care in enhancing maternal and neonatal well-being.

Course highlights include:

1. Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy: Delve into the significance of chiropractic interventions during pregnancy. Learn how these practices not only alleviate prenatal discomfort but also pave the way for a smoother birth process.
2. Birth Process and Chiropractic Integration: Discover how chiropractic care contributes to a more natural and less intervention-heavy birth experience. Understand the mechanics of labor and delivery through a chiropractic lens, enhancing both safety and comfort for the mother and child.
3. Breastfeeding and Baby Bonding: Engage with the critical phase of breastfeeding and baby bonding, Dr. Libs covers the continuum of breastfeeding, focusing on how chiropractic care can positively influence lactation and infant health.
4. Tongue Ties: Gain insights into the identification and chiropractic management of tongue ties, a common yet often overlooked condition that can impact breastfeeding and oral development.
5. Personal Insights: Enrich your learning experience through Dr. Libs' personal narratives on birth and breastfeeding, adding a unique, relatable perspective to the scientific and technical knowledge she is presenting.

This course is not just an educational journey; it's a movement towards a better future for babies, families, and humanity. By integrating chiropractic care into the fabric of prenatal, perinatal, and postnatal stages, we aim to foster healthier communities, one family at a time.

Bio

My focus is pediatric, pregnancy and family care, and my philosophy is to honor the intelligence within each of us and to create a greater connection within the body, the community and the world.

I maintain active membership with the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association and am certified in the Webster Prenatal Technique. As of January 2021, I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I am heavily involved with the chiropractic community and have served on the local and state executive board of the California Chiropractic Association. I was awarded Outstanding New DC of the Year in 2014 for California by the CCA. I generously support the International Federation of Chiropractors and Organizations and the Australian Spinal Research Foundation. I passionately founded and run a local monthly meeting of chiropractors who study and discuss relevant chiropractic topics, ethics, philosophy and science.