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What makes Dr. Alexia Rickard with Authentic Core Care a good neighbor?

 Dr. Alexia believes calmer babies, easier feeds, and steadier postpartum days often begin with clearer communication between the brain and body. In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Authentic Core Care to explore prenatal and pediatric chiropractic through a root-cause lens—one that centers nervous system regulation and supports families through the often-overlooked “fourth trimester.” Her mission is deeply personal: after discovering chiropractic as a child when conventional testing fell short, and later surviving two life-threatening birth experiences, Dr. Alexia felt called to serve moms and babies with both precision and compassion.

Across a heartfelt, fast-moving conversation, Dr. Alexia addresses common myths—like chiropractic being “only for pain”—and explains how gentle, neurologically focused adjustments support function, not just symptom relief. She breaks down how subluxations can affect digestion, sleep, latch, and mood, and why restoring nervous system communication can amplify everything families are already doing right, from lactation support to nutrition. We talk candidly about colic and reflux-like symptoms, why “they’ll grow out of it” can overlook deeper patterns, and how early, thoughtful intervention can support long-term development and peace of mind.

You’ll also hear about her donation-based care model, designed to remove cost barriers so parents never have to choose who gets support. We get practical about building a support network, asking for help without guilt, and redefining success in early parenthood—not as perfection, but as regulation, connection, and sustainability. If you care about maternal health, infant wellness, and community-centered care, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and a hopeful path forward.

To learn more about Authentic Core Care go to: http://authenticcorecare.com/

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