In Part 2 of our nervous system series with pediatric and prenatal chiropractor Dr. Morgan Malpass, we shift from “What are the signs?” to “What can I actually do?”

We talk through simple, practical ways moms can support both their baby’s nervous system and their own regulation — without panic or perfection.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to recognize patterns vs. normal fussiness • When it may be time to seek extra support (and why support doesn’t mean something is “wrong”) • How mom’s nervous system regulation directly affects baby • What to look for in a prenatal or pediatric chiropractor • When to start care during pregnancy, postpartum, and for newborns • Nervous system support and fertility considerations • Real-life postpartum stressors (like sleep!) and how to navigate them • Simple daily habits that help regulate stress naturally • Encouragement for moms who feel overwhelmed or behind

Whether you’re expecting, newly postpartum, or simply wanting to better understand nervous system regulation for your family, this conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance.

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

Is your baby struggling with sleep, digestion, or constant fussiness — and you’re not sure why? Feeling anxious, overstimulated, or burnt out postpartum even when things “should” be better? The nervous system might be the missing piece.

In part one of this conversation, Kelly sits down with Dr. Morgan, a nervous-system-focused chiropractor specializing in pregnancy, postpartum, babies, and families, to break down what the nervous system actually does and why it plays such a huge role in early motherhood.

In this episode, we cover:

• What is the nervous system?

• How pregnancy and birth impact regulation

• Why anxiety, overstimulation, and burnout are so common postpartum

• Signs of nervous system dysregulation in babies and toddlers

• How it shows up as sleep struggles, digestion issues, tension, or fussiness

• What’s normal development vs. when extra support might help

This episode is about awareness, validation, and understanding your body — not fear or overwhelm.

Part 2 releases next week, where we dive into simple, practical steps to support your baby’s nervous system and your own.

Dr. Morgan's website: https://continuumchiro.net/

Connect with Dr. Morgan on Instagram: continuumchiro

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.

This week Landon and I did something a little different — instead of our usual format, he came in with a list of parenting lifestyle questions and we answered them on the spot. 😅 And let’s just say… our answers today look very different than what we thought before we had kids… and even from the newborn stage!

If you have a 1-year-old (or are heading there soon), this episode is for you.

We talk through questions like:

• Should you let your 1-year-old decide when they’re done eating or encourage “one more bite”?
• Is snack grazing okay, or should we limit it?
• Do toddlers need a strict nap schedule, or can sleep be flexible?
• Should we keep using a sound machine or start weaning off?
• Is ignoring tantrums harmful or actually healthy?
• Is it okay to say “no,” or should we always redirect?
• Should parents feel guilty for wanting alone time?
• Is it ever okay to prioritize your marriage or relationship sometimes?

Of course, we share our slightly “crunchy,” functional-medicine-leaning perspective along the way — but also talk about what’s realistic in everyday life.

If this episode resonates with you, I would LOVE if you shared it with a mom friend or sent me a message on Instagram to let me know what you thought — hearing from you truly makes my day and helps more moms find the show. 💛

✨ Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor and/or pediatrician regarding your health or your child’s health.

👉 Where to find us:

• Instagram: @functionalmedicineformoms
• YouTube & Podcast Networks: Functional Medicine for Moms
• Email: kelly@molinemethod.com
• Website: molinemethod.com — book a free consultation or order professional-grade supplements through Fullscript.