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Show r A14 Page - THE HERALD, Provo, Utah, Wednesday, November 4, 1992 There's more than quackery in the work of a chiropractor They give help with mew Mby Kealy, the mother of three children and a former elementary schoolteacher, says a good doula should be able to disappear into the background. "We don't give advice, we share experiences with families." By SALLY WILLIAMS COOK For AP Special Features The first few weeks after Rho-J-a Bodin and Gil Gross welcomed their son. Spencer, into the world, they were able to sit back and enjoy every coo and movement their newborn made. She has taken clients to speciality stores and helped choose maternity wardrobes. She has masperformed cleaned on new mothers, sages and floors and bathrooms cooked up a storm. Before she departs, she often paints a water-colof the new baby, frames it and presents it to the parents. So did Abby Hauser and band. Pierre, after their infant daughter. Olivia, was born. The Mausers are also the parents of hus- hand-and-fo- Charlotte. Unencumbered by the usual chores of shopping for diapers and groceries, and phoning the or pediatrican. these two families MotherLove is a New Jersey-base- d doula service that also offers lactation consultation and labor support, as well as household services. cnjoed delicious, healthful meals, and were able to focus on each other and the baby. These couples hired Christine . president and founder of In A family Way. a doula service based in New York City. Doula. from the Greek meaning "mother 10 mother. is an old concept. Hui it is relatively new in the United States. Kealy "Urn not the kind to have someone else run my household." Bodin said in a telephone interview. "'But after you have a baby. ou experience total sensory overload. Christine knew just what to do so that Gil and I had total freedom to admire and enjoy our new baby." Added Abby Hauser, "Pierre actually had time for ourselves, a rarity for new parents. Christine seemed to be everywhere at once without being in the way. Christine had all the and 1 ot AP Photo provides help to families after they bring the new baby home. Abby Hauser (left) hired Christine Kealy (right) after daughter Olivia was born. Hauser is holding her older daughter Charlotte, age 15 months. In A Family Way right touches to make us feel '' pampered and cared for. For $15 to S25 an hour, a doula will come to the family 's home, care for the other children, shop, cook, do light housekeeping and discuss subjects such as breastfeeding and choosing a post- - "We stress that we are a support," says Pascali, who founded nonmedical pregnancy wardrobe. While no formal training is necessary, "being a mother is an essential criteria," Kealy says. Most doulas know basic first aid and Lamaze, a training program for natural childbirth. Many have a nursing background. De-br- MotherLove in 1987. "Alt- hough, there have been a couple of occasions when our doulas have identified a baby that isn't well and needs hospitalization. ' ' Pascali is a former childbirth educator and vice president of the National Association of Postpartum Care Services. She employs 40 doulas and has five branches in the New York-NeJersey region. "In our society, a woman has a baby and is expected to go right back to work. But if a mother isn't nurtured, she can't possibly take care of her baby." Debra Pascali, founder of MotherLove providing support for new moms By RACHEL L. JONES back pain. Chiropractic was founded in 1895, on the theory that vertebral misalignments, known as subluxations, were the root of all illness; manipulating the spine therefore would cure illness. Many chiropractors no longer endorse this theory but focus their practice on low back pain. They're also working more closely with medical doc- Newspapers Knight-Ridd- Every now and then, after mild exercise, I get sharp pains in my right hip. Other times, after I've run 30 minutes, it doesn't bother meat all. It took a chance meeting with Dr. Herman Glass II, a Detroit chiropractor, to solve this mystery. He was at a recent health fair, giving free chiropractic demon- tors. Overall, chiropractors are growing in popularity because more Americans are seeking alternative treatments. Some cautions: Don't permit a full body X ray on your first visit to a chiropractor. It can expose you to potentially harmful amounts of radiation. A good chiropractor will focus X rays only on the area of pain. Also, read up on chiropractic, and question friends and relatives who've tried it. MORE ON BODY ALIGNMENT This week's best read: November's Mirabella magazine. The article "Alignment: The Health Link" alone is worth the price. Did you know that a doctor often can tell by your posture that some internal function is impaired? Also, strong stomach muscles are important for posture; back and buttock muscles help support the torso, which keeps your body aligned. strations. He had me lie face down on his examination table for a thorough posture examination. He concluded that my pelvis was tilted and had misaligned my hip joint. In other words, my right side is higher than my left. He told me that it could create lower back pain, spinal problems and aggravated wear on my right hip joint. I used to dismiss chiropractic as mere snake oil puffery. According to one recent estimate, about 5 percent of Americans see chiropractors regularly. Others still think it's worthless or harmful. I've read that mainstream medicine has begun to bring chiroprac-tic- s into the fold. The practice combines spinal manipulation and holistic nutrition. A recent British Medical Journal article showed that chiropractic care is more effective than conventional medical care for patients with neck and w last bikes come with automatic transmissions At "In our society, a woman has a baby and is expected, to go right back to work," Pascali says. "But if a mother isn't nurtured, she can't possibly take care of her in-ho- By PAT DAILEY baby." equivalent of an automatic transmission in an automobile. As you pedal faster, centrifugal force causes three weights in the Dugil Automatic Derailleur to shift to the most efficient of its six gears. Chicago Tribune How moms can take By The Associated Press Stress piles up quickly when you're a busy mother, but there are ways to moderate it. Ladies' Home Journal Parent's Digest magazine lias charted the most troublesome times of the day and offers the d solutions: following Stress point: Mornings are a disaster. Solution: Prepare as much as possible the night before. Set the mom-teste- relief for Of the nation's 93 million cyclists, an estimated 90 percent are recreational bikers. And with that comes the biker phenomenon known as gear fear. Not knowing when or how to properly shift, they leave the bike in one gear, an easy but inefficient way to cop out. Procycle Ltd., a Canadian company, has come up with AutoBike, the stress out of busy day breakfast table, put coffee in the percolator, even lay out your own clothes, briefcase, car keys. When it comes to getting the kids dressed, defuse the power struggle. Let your child choose his or her own clothes the night before, but limit the options. Instead of asking your child to choose from a jumble of socks in the dresser drawer, ask if he or she wants the red ones or the blue ones. Stress point: Your house is a mess. If you step on one more toy, you'll scream! Solution: Rearrange your house so even little kids can help with cleanup. In the kitchen, put all breakfast and snack foods, as well as plastic cups and dishes, at kid level. Around the age of 4, children can certainly clear their plates and place them near the kitchen sink or even in the dishwasher. Organize their rooms with colorful crates or plastic boxes so Finally that toys can be tossed in. Buy decorative comforters for the bed can make it. so even a and Modify your expectations live with the dust. Stress point: Evenings evaporate before you've had a chance to do what needed doing or to spend even a few minutes alone with your husband. Solution: Have a set bedtime for kids age 2 and up and stick to it. two-wheel- 1 soul-searchin- g. I man who never was a father to him? My family loves my son dearly, and so do I. I think he would be proud to have our name. Please give me your thoughts on this. Single Parent in South Carolina Dear South Carolina: Jeb's parents have no business trying to manipulate you. If you w ant to change your child's last name, go ahead and do it. Dear Ann Landers: This is not an everyday problem, but it is one that I am faced with every day. Tell me if I am out of line to complain. My beautiful daughter appears to be perfectly normal until you look at her hands. She has let her fingernails grow so long that she looks like a freak. To be truthful, I am embarrassed by this bizarre affectation. Unfortunately, her brothers think she looks great with those long claws. Each of "Ava's" nails appears to be about 6 inches long. She has spent a small fortune on them. I never know from one day to the next what her nails will look like. ld Ann Santa's Landers ty Advice Columnist She keeps them decorated with nail-adesigns, rhinestones and gold nail jewelry. You have to see it to believe it. I feel like telling her to grow up and stop trying to attract attention. 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When I discovered Jeb was using drugs in front of our child, I said, "That's enough," and left him. Fortunately, my parents took us in with loving arms. I returned to college and demanded that Jeb pay child support. His visitations are supervised by me because of his substance abuse, but he can see his son any time he wants. He hasn't been around for loin months, which is pretty conclusive evidence that he has no interest in the child. After a great deal of decided to change my son's last name to mine. Jeb couldn't care less, but his parents are furious. They have told me that if their grandson's name is changed, they never want to see me or my son again. Am I wrong to do this. Ann? 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