Book excerpt: What if your pregnancy isn't the dream you always imagined and instead has turned into a living nightmare? What if instead of your doctor telling you these aches and pains are normal and there's nothing that can be done, you had a practitioner that not only listened to you but helped you? It is possible. Dr. Brandie Nemchenko, a pregnancy chiropractor with over fifteen-years of experience has developed a self-help run-through that has helped thousands of patients in her private practice near Philadelphia. In her "keeping it real" and humorous manner, Dr. Brandie not only gives you the tools and mechanics of what you can safely try, she also "gets it" and helps you find ways to cope and think differently in this "new but temporary normal." Breaking down the typical cases she sees in her office, she explains why these things happen and what you can STOP doing today to help you break the pain cycle so that you can do the things you need to do, even while pregnant. You'll also learn: - Your second pregnancy is often worse and comes with predictable pains and what you can do to ease the pain and better yet how to keep it from occurring. - How to think critically about the decisions you need to make for you and your unborn baby. - How you can ask and get the support you need. With dozens of case studies and personal insight Dr. Brandie can help radically change your pregnancy from one that is painful to one that is enjoyed. Pregnancy should be one of the most special times in your life and remembered for the joy not the pain. The goal of this book is to guide you to the best support team and practices to ensure you have the pregnancy of your dreams.