The Pregnant Brain: Preparing for Pregnancy, Birth and Parenthood | Dr. Laura Hanson

What happens to the brain during pregnancy—and how can chiropractors better support women before conception, throughout pregnancy, and as they enter parenthood? In this episode of ICA ChiroCast, Dr. Brant Hulsebus speaks with Dr. Laura Hanson, a chiropractor with 30 years of clinical experience and a longtime instructor in the ICA Pediatric Diplomate Program. Dr. Hanson previews her upcoming presentation for the ICA Pediatric Council, where she will explore the “pregnant brain,” including the neurological changes associated with pregnancy and the transition into parenthood. She also discusses the autonomic nervous system, the stress response, early childhood development, and the importance of evaluating the whole person. Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can begin applying with pregnant patients and individuals preparing to conceive. Dr. Hanson’s goal is simple: help chiropractors better understand the brain and nervous system so they can serve families with greater confidence. In this conversation: • How the brain adapts during pregnancy and parenthood • Preparing patients for conception, pregnancy, and delivery • The role of the autonomic nervous system and stress response • Practical assessments chiropractors can begin using in practice • Dr. Hanson’s journey into pediatric chiropractic • Why pediatric education can transform a chiropractic practice The ICA Pediatric Council Conference will be presented live online. Join chiropractors from across the profession for pediatric education you can put into practice immediately. Register here: https://yourwholehealthhub.knowewell.... This discussion is intended for professional education and does not replace individualized healthcare advice. #ICAPediatrics #PediatricChiropractic #Pregnancy #PrenatalChiropractic #ChiropracticEducation #ICAChiroCast #DrLauraHanson #InternationalChiropractorsAssociation