PREGNANCY: Wellness Series

Dr. Shara Downey and Dr. Raquel Marques are part of the only all female Chiropractic Health Services Clinic in Singapore. The doctors use a "whole person approach". This approach to wellness means looking for underlying causes of any disruption (which may or may not be causing symptoms at the time) and make whatever interventions and lifestyle adjustments that would optimize the conditions for normal function. Using this unique approach, the doctors help you to accelerate and/or maintain your journey to good health.

The doctors commenced specialist training in Pregnancy and Pediatrics in 2003 and are registered as Practitioners with the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics via the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.  Dr. Raquel’s extensive pediatric knowledge began as a member of the CAPPA (Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association).  Prior to becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Dr. Raquel was a member of CAPPA and attended births as a Doula. 

New Beginnings 2010: 5 Part Pregnancy Seminar Series

Part One: How to have a painfree pregnancy

Did you know that back pain and neck pain are not to be expected throughout pregnancy. Find out what other women use to safely and naturally increase their comfort and decrease their time in labor and delivery.

In November we introduced why low back pain is experienced with pregnancy and key ways to manage the new experiences as your body grows and changes with each pregnancy.

This module focuses on: Neck pain and shoulder pain during or after pregnancy.

About 50% of our pregnant and post pregnant patients complain of upper back and neck pain, numbness in the hands, carpal tunnel syndromes, or headaches. Find out some of the key ways to reduce neck and shoulder pain during or after pregnancy.

Part Two: The Wellness Pregnancy

I'm pregnant now what?

How to make these decisions easily and ensuring the best care for you and your family.

Optimal strategies for creating an enjoyable pregnancy from conception to contraction.

Part Three:  Pregnant in the Workplace

How to be more productive and efficient in the workplace?

Specific strategies of making your office pregnancy friendly

Part Four:  Nutrition for the Healthiest Pregnancy

I can't eat what?

Is there really a difference between Brands of Vitamins?

What happens if when I conceived I wasn't taking any prenatal vitamins?

All your nutrition questions from A to Zinc and more!

Part Five: Back to the Mommy Future

Returning back to the new you.

How come the celebrities seem to bounce back much faster?

Everything from how to increase your energy levels naturally to how to return to a stronger and leaner prepregnancy body.