Osteoporosis Drug Watchout

“Osteoporosis Drug Linked To Kidney Damage”

Even though this report is from America, they still prescribe similar drugs in Canada ……

Another dire warning has been added to the label of one very popular intravenous osteoporosis drug, this one about the risk of potential kidney failure.

In January 2009, the FDA acknowledged 5 deaths due to kidney failure connected with this drug – generically called zoledronic acid but also sold under a brand name. The FDA did nothing but ‘monitor the situation.’

By April 2011, 11 more deaths were reported. And that did not include the cases of kidney failure – requiring dialysis – where the patient did not die.

Worse, these deaths come on the heels of other serious problems linked to the drug and these come directly from the prescribing information:

• severe incapacitating bone, joint &/or muscle pain
• atypical femur fractures (unusually broken thigh bones)
• osteonecrosis of the jaw (death of the jaw bone)

And this drug is supposed to help protect your bones !?

If you are using medication for osteoporosis, maybe you should reconsider.

Find a way to keep your bones strong & healthy without risking your kidneys, your bones or your life.

We may be able to offer some suggestions.

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Soy And Testosterone Resistance

“What Men Need To Know About SOY And Testosterone Resistance”

Soy has become a very popular protein alternative in recent years & is now a common food additive.

But, this is what you need to know especially if you are male.

Soy promotes what is called testosterone resistance in the body. When you don’t have enough testosterone it can rob you of your sexual desire & energy.

And if you are a body builder, it is difficult to build muscle mass without normal levels of testosterone.

Studies show that soy’s 2 main estrogen-like compounds – genistein and daidzein – create this resistance to testosterone.

They block your sex hormones, called androgens, from reaching their androgen receptors.

In fact, researchers investigating ways of reducing testosterone for prostate cancer patients found a surefire way: soy!

So, how do you avoid the hidden dangers of soy?

Read your labels.

It is best to be aware of how much soy you are consuming.

And remember that it is just not in your food but also on your food.

Those shiny fruits and vegetables you buy are sprayed with a waxy coating which contains soy to thicken the coating so it sticks to the produce.

What to do?

Buy your fruits and veggies form the local farmer’s market.

Remember that you should always eat local which means that if it had to travel more than 100 miles to get to your table, it should not be on your table.

And, whey protein or rice protein are better and much safer protein sources.

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Treating Children Colds

“Here’s Something To Consider Regarding Child Colds From Our Burlington Clinic”

Here is something for you to think about if your child is suffering from frequent colds.

Especially now that we are approaching the time of year when parents will be pressured into having their kids get the flu shot even though they may not be totally comfortable with it.

All I can say is that I strongly urge that you do your due diligence.

They are your kids after all.

Find out what they are injecting into your children.

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Find out if they really work.

And remember this – if there is a problem afterwards, it will be very unlikely that there will be anyone there to help you and support you.

It is important that you make a very informed decision about this.

You can find a lot of good information on-line.

Getting back to the common cold – it important for you to understand that when your body is healthy, it is normal to get 2 colds per year. One in the fall as your body is preparing for the cold weather germs and one in the spring as your body is preparing for the warm weather germs.

And the way that this happens is by means of a cold and flu-like symptoms.

Children will tend to get a few more colds however as their immunity is growing , learning and developing but it should not be one 2 week cold after another.

But if this is the case as it is for many children, it means that their immune system is not working up to par.

There can be several reasons for poor immune function such as improper diet, the use of drugs and medications but the main reason is due to spinal nerve stress ( SNS ).

Spinal nerve stress will compromise the ability of the immune system to defend the body properly and when this happens in children, frequent colds are often times the result.

Now it is important for you to know this – there are scientific studies showing that people receiving regular chiropractic care have immune systems that respond better when challenged.

This means that they are less likely to get colds & sickness and it is my clinical observation after 25 years in practice that this is absolutely true. People who get regular chiropractic care are generally healthier and this includes children.

Why is this?

Because chiropractic care reduces SNS which will allow your immune system to work at peak potential the way it should all the time.

So, if you are concerned with how many colds your kids are getting, why don’t you call us to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.

Then I can show you exactly how it is that we can help.

We have office hours on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and most Saturday mornings.

Our phone # is 905 335 5433.

Please call today.

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Treating Lower Back Injury

“Here’s What Our Burlington Clinic Says You Should Be Doing If You Have Injured Your Lower Back”

Whether you have injured your back several times or this is the first time, this is what you need to know.

You need to get off of your feet immediately. Lie down on the floor & put both of your feet up on a chair.

Slide a flat, soft ice-pack across your lower back & leave it there for 15 minutes. Do this once an hour.

Never, ever put a hot pack on an injury!

If this position is not comfortable, lie on your side on the floor.

Whatever side is most comfortable.

Bring your knees up towards your chest a little bit and put a pillow between your knees.

Again, put an ice pack on once an hour for 15 min.

Once you are able to move around, you need to get to a chiropractor immediately.

Ignoring the problem or treating it with pain-killers, muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatory drugs is not going to do you any favors in the long run.

Most of the time, lower back pain is from a pinched nerve or an inflamed spinal joint. Pulled muscles rarely happen but muscles will get sore and stiff if there is an underlying pinched nerve and inflamed spinal joint.

And understand this.

You do not get lower back pain because you do not have enough pain-killers, muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatory drugs in your diet.

The underlying cause most of the time is due to NOT practicing good spinal hygiene habits.

Chiropractic adjustments will help to heal both your pinched nerves and your spinal joints.

The awesome thing is that not only can we help you feel better, but we can actually help make your back stronger and more durable.

Remember that your back will be your greatest asset or your greatest liability as you age.

It all depends on how you take care of it throughout your lifetime.

If you want to know more, call us anytime @ 905 335 5433. Consultations are always free and we are here to help in any way that we can.

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Chiropractic Care For Trade Professionals

“Important Information For All Mechanics, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians From Our Burlington Chiropractic Clinic”

This is what you need to know to ensure that you have good physical health after you retire from your job with no degree of disability.

I have been practicing chiropractic for over 25 years now and I have helped several patients who have worked in the trades.

The reason being is that people who work in these trades are subject to a lot of spinal nerve stress due to the constant physical demands on their neck, back and spine not to mention the wear and tear placed upon the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips and knees.

Because many of these trades people are self-employed, they think they are too busy to spend the time necessary to take care of their physical health and when things do break down ( and they eventually will ), their choice of treatment is usually a powder, pill, prescription, lotion or potion.

This is where you need to take a real hard look at how you are treating your health issues.

This decision can truly make the difference between a long and rewarding career or not.

The problem is that things with the human body do not break down because you are not taking enough powders, pills, prescriptions, lotions or potions.

And these things do nothing to fix the problem.

They just mask the symptoms and just because you may not feel the pain or symptoms anymore does not mean the problem has been corrected.

What is important for you to understand is the difference between what chiropractors do and all those other docs who chase symptoms.

I like to use this example to make the point.

Let’s say you are driving your car and the oil light comes on in your dashboard.

You basically have 3 choices.

One, you can just ignore the problem and hope that it will go off on its own.

Two, you can disconnect the wire to the oil light so that it goes off thinking that no light means no problem.

Three, you can take your car to the mechanic to have it assessed to find out why the oil light went on in the first place.

Many, many people when they get an ache or pain or any other symptom for that matter just ignore and hope that it will go away.

Obviously, this is danger.

Understand that symptoms are your body’s way of communicating with you to alert you that there is a problem.

Why would anyone want to ignore these?

And yes, most symptoms are uncomfortable.

This is how they get your attention!

Now here is where your decision making will determine whether you are going to be healthy and vital or not.

You have accepted the fact that you have symptoms and that there is a problem.

So, what are you going to do about it?

Well, if you chose to mask the them with powders, pills, prescriptions, lotion or potions then you have essentially disconnected your oil light.

The problem is still there, but disconnecting the oil light is no different than artificially masking your symptoms with drugs, medications and certain forms of therapy.

In the long run, nothing good will come from this approach.

Also, have you ever considered the side- effects drugs and medications will have on your stomach, liver, kidneys and your joints?

Read your labels.

Do some research on the internet.

You will be shocked!

So here are the most common problems I see in people who work in the trades and they can all be helped by chiropractic without using potentially dangerous drugs and medications: headaches, neck pain and stiffness, cracking or grinding noises in the neck, upper back pain and stiffness, fatigue in the shoulders and arms especially when working over the head, numbness and tingling in the arms hands or fingers, swelling of the wrists, hands and fingers, shoulder pain and stiffness, grinding or clicking in the shoulder joints, stiffness of the wrists, hands and fingers especially in the mornings, spinal pain between the shoulder blades, chest pains, difficulty breathing, lower back pain and stiffness either after work or in the mornings, tiredness and weakness in the lower back, ‘the back that always goes out ‘ syndrome, hip pain, knee pain, weakness and tiredness in the legs, clicking or grinding of the knee joint, fluid on the knee, groin pain, leg cramps, swelling in the lower ankles and feet, and difficulty getting up after crouching for extended periods.

The following example will help you to understand the impact spinal nerve stress and/or joint dysfunction will have upon your potential to work and generate revenue.

Let’s say you are a carpenter and you start to have weakness in your right arm [ you are right handed ] due to a pinched nerve in your neck which is occupational from all the over-use and abuse.

And then you start to develop some swelling in your right shoulder.

The shoulder joint is slightly misaligned and irritated which is again is due to all the over-use and abuse.

You decide to go to the family doc and are prescribed pain-killers and anti-inflammatory drugs.

You take these, feel a little better and keep working even though the real problem is still there.

But what you are not told is that you are continuing to damage your neck and shoulder while using them under the influence of the drugs and medications.

Even though this may not be apparent to you in the beginning, you start to swing your hammer with a little less strength.

It takes 3 swings to drive a nail instead of 1 or 2.

This is creating more stress on your neck and shoulder, and is costing you time as well.

A 2 hour job then starts to take 2 ½ hours.

Then, due to the weakness in your shoulder and arm you are not driving the nails in with precision.

The quality of your work then begins to suffer.

What will be the impact upon your business and income if this persists over the course of days, weeks, months or years?

Would this have the effect of increasing your productivity, referrals and income or not?

Moreover, what is going to happen to the problem in your neck and shoulder if you simply ignore them or continue to treat with drugs and medications?

Are they going to get worse or better?

What impact will this have upon the longevity of your career?

How many years will you be healthy enough to generate income?

You need to be answer these questions for yourself but be truthful and logical.

And it does not matter what trade you are in , the effects of spinal nerve stress and/or joint dysfunction will have a similar impact upon you whatever you do.

So by maintaining good spinal health and good healthy joints [ this is what chiropractors do ], the benefits to you will be less pain and discomfort, better strength, better stamina, less down time due to injuries, quicker healing time if you are injured, a steady work and income-generating capacity, overall better health and less or no degrees of disability when you retire.

If this makes sense and sounds good to you, and you would like to know more on how we can help your specific condition or prevent those conditions form happening in the first place, you can search this site or call 905 335 5433 to schedule an appointment for a free initial consultation.

We are open on Monday, Wednesday , Thursday and most Saturday mornings.

Remember that we are always here to help in any way that we can so please give us a call right away. We can usually get you in the very same day.

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Natural Asthma Treatment

“Here Are Some Helpful Tips From Our Burlington Clinic About How To Help Kids Suffering From Asthma”

Asthma is a condition where breathing becomes difficult do to spasmodic contraction of the bronchial tubes.

The most popular forms of treatment are pills & puffers but these address the symptoms of asthma only.

They do not address the cause ( why is the asthma there in the first place? ) & with prolonged use, can cause further problems with the lungs & bronchi.

This is what you need to know to help treat the condition, not just cover it up with meds.

Get tested for allergies & remove any positive ones from your environment.

Cats , dogs , dust , feathers etc. can trigger asthma attacks.

Sulphites & salicylates are preservatives found in food & medications.

These can trigger asthma attacks.

Read your labels & avoid aspirin & any over the counter pain or cold meds with salicylates.

Fast foods, saturated fatty acids & Omega 6 fatty acids can trigger asthma attacks.

Never jump into cold swimming pools or lakes. The temperature shock can trigger an attack.

Manage your weight.

The heavier you are, the harder it is to breathe.

2 cups of licorice root tea per day

This has been shown to have preventative properties.

Chiropractic care is by far your best natural approach.

We can keep the spine & rib-cage flexible making it easier to breathe.

And there are no negative side-effects.

To find out more, call us at 905 335 5433. Consultations are always free.

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Stop Growing Pain

“Growing Pain Treatment From Burlington Chiropractor”

“Ouch! My legs hurt mommy.”

Have you ever had your child complain of leg pains?

Do you remember having them as a child ?

These are commonly referred to as growing pains and can be defined as recurrent leg pain in children usually between 2 & 12 years of age.

What are growing pains?

Although there are no medical causes, theories of cause range from muscle fatigue to juvenile arthritis.

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According to a 1984 study, limb pain was a presenting complaint in 7% of visits to paediatricians.

A South Australian study published in the August 2004 issue of the Journal of Paediatrics found that 36.9% of children age 4- 6 years experienced growing pains.

This was nearly 1/3 of the child population.

These leg pains are usually brushed off by medical doctors as normal occurrences who contribute them to daily physical activity.

Or, they explain them away as muscles, ligaments, tendons & bones all growing at different rates.

And parents are given few to no options for treatment.

Typically, massaging the legs and the use of analgesics are the only suggestions.

The later is a good way to expose kids to the drug culture & begin the habit of popping pills for aches and pains.

Not to mention the always present risk of the potentially dangerous side-effects.

Parents are told growing pains are part of the normal growth process and they will pass.

But does it make sense to you that it should hurt to grow?

We are growing all the time in one way or another right until the day we die, and it doesn’t hurt us as adults.

Why should kids be the only one subjected to this horrible scourge?

But all the explanations offer no comfort to parents who awaken at night to their child’s cries night after night.

Should we accept this weak diagnosis of growing pains that affect 25 – 40% of children?

Or, can there be another explanation leading to a more logical solution?

Well, the answer is an unequivocal yes!

Read on ….

Let’s get to the cause:

So what causes these ‘growing pains’?

From a chiropractic perspective, logically we must look at structural and biomechanical issues.

Let’s review the growth process time line.

The 1st 5 years of a child’s life is the time of greatest spinal growth.

This is when it is absolutely critical that spinal alignment is perfect.

Remember that as the twig is bent, so grows the tree.

The spine will grow about 27cm during this 5 year period.

Between 5 & 10 years, the spine will grow another 10 cm on average.

There is another increase at puberty between approximately 10 and 18 years of age with about 20 cm of spinal growth in males and 15 cm in females.

Logically, if something interferes with this growth process, there will likely be problems.

What if a baby was put into a baby walker before their body was ready to walk?

What if a jolly- jumper was used?

What if the pelvis was misaligned due to a bad fall or birth trauma & this was left uncorrected?

These kinds of things can alter the normal biomechanics leading to postural abnormalities, disruption of proper locomotion skills, injury to the child, subluxations (misalignments of spinal vertebrae), abnormal spinal curves and eventually degenerative spinal disease.

Other interferences of the growth process may include birth trauma as previously mentioned, falls, sports injuries and overly sedentary lifestyles.

Another important consideration is that many of these children also have complaints of spinal pain in addition to the leg pains.

The reason for this is that the nerves which control the legs ( called the sciatic nerve ) originate in the lower part of the spine ( between the lowest rib & the waist ), so when these nerves are irritated they can also cause lower back pains as well.

The unfortunate thing however is that drugs and medications are frequently recommended by family physicians for these types of health issues.

But ask yourself this question …. do you think a pill made up of chemicals can correct a structural/alignment problem in the spine?

Chiropractors look at the body as a whole and not as separate parts

We recognize that if there is stress in one area of the body, the rest of the body will somehow and some way compensate for this stress.

So how does chiropractic help?

Chiropractors work with the spine & the nerve system.

The nerve system controls every system, organ, tissue and cell in the body.

The spinal column houses the nerves, with the nerve roots exiting between each spinal bone (vertebrae).

Stress overload ( recall the 3 kinds of stress that wear down the human body – physical, mental/emotional, chemical ) affects nerve system function.

Causes of stress overload in the child originate from physical trauma’s such as the birth process, postural compensations (ie.sedentary lifestyles, backpack carrying compensations etc.) and common childhood injuries.

Nerve system stress can affect any system or organ of the body.

Chiropractors will perform a thorough exam of the child’s spine & locate areas of misalignment (subluxations) contributing to the nerve system stress.

The chiropractic adjustment restores nerve system function and the child’s whole body benefits.

Growing pains is a common disorder resulting from nerve system stress.

The child may feel leg pain which can range from an achy throbbing feeling to sharp and sometimes shooting pains.

Altered biomechanics & spinal misalignment , especially in the lower lumbar spine ( lower back ) and pelvis creates imbalance in the thigh muscles, hamstring muscles and calf muscles which may also contribute to the leg pains.

Pelvic misalignments can lead to leg-length inequalities.

The child is then unevenly distributing his or her weight placing additional stress and strain not only on the spine, but the knees, ankles and feet as well.

An article published in Dynamic Chiropractic in Sept.’92 revelaed a strong correlation between pelvic misalignment on the side of leg pain.

In another publication, Conference Proceedings of the Centennial Foundation (July ’95) there was a marked reduction in “growing pains” under chiropractic care with respect to frequency and duration.

After 25 years of family practice, I have seen several children with growing pains and it is hard for me to recall even one that did not respond favorably to chiropractic care.

Whether your kids are complaining of growing pains or not, you as a parent need to be concerned and aware of the sources of physical stress to your child’s spine.

Back packs, slouching & sitting too long are common causes of stress.

Remember that we are always here to help and we can show you what to look for as well as point out any potential problems that may be developing in your child’s spine.

Consultations are always free of charge and all you need to do is call 905 335 5433 and schedule an appointment with either Cheryl or Tina.

You can meet them elsewhere on this website and while you are there, be sure to listen to their personal stories.

Great things are to be said about the effect of chiropractic care on growing pains.

When stress is removed from the spine & nerve system, it allows the body to function at its best.

Nothing is more satisfying than when we have a parent tell us their child is now sleeping peacefully right through the night.

And no longer do they have to stop playing because the pain in their legs is so severe.

How wonderful it is to see a parent & child find the cause of their problems & not merely mask the symptoms.

What more could a parent want for their child?

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Chiropractic For Children

“Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions We Get At Our Burlington Clinic About Chiropractic For Children”

Often times when I offer to do a spinal check-up for the children of relatively new (adult) practice members, I often get a puzzled look and a response such as …

“ What for ?  My kid(s) doesn’t (don’t) have any back pain.”, or “ Why?  My kids don’t complain of any headaches.”, or “ No thanks. I don’t think that chiropractic is necessary for children.”

These are just some of the responses I get from some of my patients who have children.

Most parents however are trusting enough or open-minded enough to at least let me do a posture check & show them any potential spine- related health issues their children may have.

We understand that chiropractic care is a new way of thinking about health care for you and your children, so we are always providing opportunities for people to learn about chiropractic, it’s benefits and help clarify any misconceptions or misunderstandings people may have.

The source of these misconceptions or misunderstandings in my experience have been the unfounded advice of well-intentioned family members or friends, family doctors or media reports that are often  slanted due to someone else’s underlying agenda.

So, here is some good information for you regarding chiropractic and children.

Why do kids need chiropractic care?

Children are susceptible to trauma in their spines from various activities and events.

These microtraumas can cause what is known as nerve system stress.

Chiropractors describe this nerve system stress as spinal misalignments or subluxations.

Let us clarify what a subluxation is.

A subluxation is a condition of a vertebra that has lost its proper juxtaposition with the vertebra above, below or both to an extent less than a  ‘luxation’ ( complete dislocation ) which impinges nerves and interferes with the transmission of mental impulses.

Remember that the spine is made up of 24 individual vertebrae stacked in a column and are  held together by soft-tissues ( muscles, ligaments & tendons ).

Each vertebra has its own capacity to move in a multi-directional fashion.

Also, the bones of the cranium (skull ) are easily misaligned in newborns which can also result in nerve system stress.

These misalignments/subluxations are the result of stress.

The 2 types of stress that can affect a newborn especially are physical ( birth trauma from vacuum assisted births, forceps delivery, breech, base posterior deliveries, prolonged labour) and chemical ( drugs & medications before, during or after birth ).

When nerve system stress is left undetected and uncorrected, it will impair the child’s ability to function in a state of optimal health and well-being.

Although symptoms, such as pain and malfunction may not surface for many years in children, injury to their vital nerve systems can result in a lifetime of damaging effects.

FYI – the 5  most common problems in kids that are related to spinal subluxations are: ear infections,asthma, allergies, spitting-up and colic.

When should children be checked?

Children should be checked right after birth because of the potential damaging effects of the birth process.

Even the most natural births are somewhat traumatic to the infant and may cause ‘hidden nerve system damage’.

Understand that medical doctors are too eager.

You are giving birth on their schedule, not on the mothers or  baby’s schedule.

That is why births are often assisted (forceps, vacuum extractor) and can result in up to 90 lbs of force to pull a newborn out of the birth canal.

I find midwife assisted births are much more natural and provide a softer setting for  both mother and child.

Any pulling on the baby’s fragile neck and spine during birth may cause stretching and injury to the brain and spinal cord.

It has been shown that many children who experience symptoms of difficulty sleeping, fussy or  no breastfeeding, digestion (reflux and colic),repeated ear and respiratory infections have impaired nerve system function.

The accumulated effects from this initial damage will have lifelong consequences.

The other 5 landmarks when infants should have a chiropractic check-up ( these are all within the first year ) are: when they first start to hold their head up, when they first start to sit up, when they first start to crawl, when they first start to stand and when they first start to walk.

And of course when there has been any trauma such as a fall off a change table or out of a crib;  call your chiropractor immediately!

FYI – do not place infants in the walking position too soon.

This can produce pathological conditions in the spine and hips.

Swings, jolly-jumpers etc. will inhibit normal development and possibly result in bow-legs, knock-knees, hip problems and scoliosis.

Does it hurt ?

Chiropractors who work with children regularly use very specific, gentle techniques catered to the child’s specific needs.

In the very young child, the adjustment is as light as a finger touch.

Often times, babies will sleep through the adjustment.

Older kids enjoy chiropractic care as well and look forward to their adjustments.

Chiropractors who are members of the International Chiropractic Paediatric Association utilize advanced techniques specific to the needs of the pregnant mother, infants and children.

But irrespective of age or condition, we make the whole chiropractic adjustment experience as comfortable and as enjoyable for all kids.

If you have any further questions about chiropractic and / or your children’s health, remember that there is no charge to come in to talk to us.

You can call 905 335 5433 to schedule an appointment for a free  initial consultation and meet the doctor and staff.

We have been helping children and families for 25 years and if we cannot help, we will direct you to the right person who will.

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Osteoporosis Mediation

“Osteoporosis Mediation Watchout From Our Burlington Clinic”

You better think twice if you are taking MEDICATION FOR OSTEOPOROSIS……..

Recent reports tell us that BISPHOSPONATES, very popular osteoporosis drugs, are now linked to esophageal cancer.

In fact, they may actually double the risk!

It is already common knowledge that bisphosphonates could cause severe problems for your esophagus, like inflammation and ulcers especially if you do not take the drugs exactly correctly, which is more difficult than you would think.

And do not forget bone death & abnormal fractures to mention a couple more potential problems.

With cancer added to the list, it is appalling that the FDA still says that the benefits outweigh the risk.

They don’t.

These drugs are not worth the risk especially when there are safe & very effective natural alternatives.

Do your research!

 

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Horizontal Births

“What You Need To Know About Horizontal Births From Our Burlington Clinic”

While the dangers and disadvantages of giving birth while lying on one’s back is more widespread, this is still the main position in which the majority of women in North America give birth.

If you are going to have a baby anytime soon, please consider the following disadvantages of pushing while lying on the back….

The pelvic outlet is reduced, which creates less room for the baby.

Less urge for the mother to push.

Baby takes longer to descend… lying on the back makes more of an uphill route that the baby needs to manoeuvre.

Less oxygen to the baby due to increased pressure from the weight of the uterus & the baby itself on the inferior vena cava.

( this is a major artery in the mother that feeds the baby )

More difficult for the mother to reach down & assist in the birth of her own baby.

Increased pain for the mother.

The uterus has to work harder to create contractions to bring the baby down.

Contractions may slow or stop altogether.

Increased risk of aggravating or creating new hemorrhoids.

Greater risk of perineal tears & lacerations.

Increased insecurity on the part of the mother, as she cannot see what is being done to her.

Greater risk of shoulder dystocia ( where the baby’s shoulder gets lodged behind the mother’s pubic bone resulting in difficult labour) due to the decreased pelvic outlet.

You can search this site for a posting entitled Pregnancy & Vertical Birth to learn what other options are available to you.

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