19. Becoming ‘Birthfit’: Birthing Outside of the Medical System

Episode Overview: In this episode, Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Dr. Lindsey Mathews Cantu, the CEO of BIRTHFIT. They discuss Lind sey's journey as a chiropractor, birth doula, and movement coach, and how she came to realize the importance of the Nervous System in pregnancy and birth. Lindsey shares her own pregnancy and birth story, emphasizing how chiropractic care, nutrition, mindset, and preparation were key to her having an empowering home birth experience at 40 years old. The main message is that by taking radical responsibility for your health and being "birthfit, you can have the birth experience you desire.Key Topics Covered:00:00:01 - Introduction and overview of Birth Fit 00:05:23 - Lindsey's journey into the birth world as a chiropractor and doula 00:11:57 - The intersection between chiropractic, birth, and the nervous system 00:19:21 - Overview of the "medicalized" approach to pregnancy and birth in the U.S. 00:26:28 - Assessing a woman's nervous system in preconception and pregnancy 00:34:38 - Lindsey's personal practices to regulate her nervous system before conceiving 00:42:54 - Using HRV to track nervous system health in preconception and pregnancy 00:50:04 - The role of the sympathetic nervous system in pregnancy 00:54:07 - Lindsey's pregnancy and birth story with her daughter Vera 01:07:17 - How the birth solidified Lindsey's mission with Birthfit and chiropractic 01:14:01 - Final advice for moms: "You birth how you live" and take radical responsibilityFor more information on BIRTHFIT head to birthfit.comB! Community - https://birthfit.com/b-communityBIRTHFIT Coach Course + Cohort - https://birthfit.com/become-a-coachFind a Coach or Leader - https://birthfit.com/b-directoryTo learn more about Dr. Lindsey’s PX office in Texas  www.willowhaustx.comBeyond BIRTHFIT, Lindsey works in her chiropractic wellness practice, Willow Haus, that she cofounded with Dr. Bria and Matt Mutch. Majority, if not all, of her clientele that she sees in office are women and pediatrics. In her spare time, Lindsey enjoys connecting with her husband Lance, working in her garden, and taking long, slow walks. Follow BIRTHFIT & Dr. Lindsey on SocialsInstagram: @birthfit @lindsey_m_cantu @willow_haus-- Follow us on Socials: Instagram: @pxdocs Facebook: Dr. Tony Ebel & The PX Docs Network Youtube: The PX Docs For more information, visit PXDocs.com to read informative articles about the power of Neurologically-Focused Chiropractic Care. To attend the next live Webinar: https://www.thepxdocs.com Find a PX Doc Office near me: PX DOCS Directory Subscribe, share, and stay tuned for more incredible episodes unpacking the power of Nervous System focused care for children!