elcoming a new baby is a powerful and life-changing experience. From pregnancy and birth to the long nights that follow, families need support that cares for both the body and the nervous system. A whole-body wellness approach — including chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physiotherapy — can play an important role in helping parents and babies thrive during this transition.
Wellness Care During Pregnancy and Birth
During pregnancy, the body goes through major physical and hormonal changes. Many expectant parents experience back pain, pelvic discomfort, and muscle tension as their bodies prepare for birth. Prenatal chiropractic care and physiotherapy can help support alignment, mobility, and comfort, while massage therapy promotes relaxation and stress relief.
Many families also work with a doula during pregnancy and birth. Doulas provide emotional, physical, and informational support, helping parents feel more confident and informed. When wellness practitioners and doulas work together, families often feel more supported before, during, and after birth. Taking a prenatal class near you, is a huge asset to having the best birth experience.
Postpartum Recovery and Physical Support
After birth, the body needs time and care to recover. Postpartum physiotherapy can help with core strength, pelvic floor healing, and overall mobility. Massage therapy supports muscle recovery and helps reduce stress, while chiropractic care can assist with posture changes from feeding, carrying, and soothing a newborn.
This period is also when many families realize how important rest is and how difficult it can be to get so this is when they often hire a postpartum doula or night nanny to educate, support and care for them.
Sleep Support for New Families
Sleep deprivation is one of the biggest challenges after birth. Babies are adjusting to life outside the womb, and parents are often running on very little rest. Some families choose to work with a sleep consultant to learn developmentally appropriate ways to support infant sleep.
Others may hire a night nanny or newborn care specialist to help during the overnight hours. Night support can allow parents to recover physically and emotionally, which is essential for healing and mental health.
When families are better rested, the benefits of wellness care — like physio, massage, and chiropractic support — are even more effective.
A Team-Based Approach to Family Wellness
True family wellness doesn’t come from one service alone. It comes from a team-based approach that supports the body, mind, and nervous system. The Encompass Health & Wellness clinics and agencies like Precious Moments Babeez , which have doulas, sleep consultants, and night nannies, all play different but complementary roles in supporting families from birth through early parenthood.
By working together and respecting each other’s expertise, care providers can help families feel stronger, calmer, and more supported during one of the most important times of their lives.
Debbie Fazio (she/her)
President & Founder
Precious Moments Babeez