Your Nervous System in Motherhood: How to Go From Frazzled to Regulated
Let’s talk about something no one warned you about: your nervous system in motherhood.
You’re running on fumes. Your brain is juggling a million tabs. Someone always needs something. And in the quiet moments (what are those again?), you still feel wired. Or numb. Or both.
Sound familiar?
That’s not you being dramatic. That’s your nervous system doing its job to keep you going—but it might be stuck in survival mode.
What Is Nervous System Dysregulation?
Your nervous system controls everything: your mood, sleep, digestion, hormones, immune function, and how you respond to stress.
When you’re constantly “on,” your body can get stuck in fight-or-flight—even when the threat isn’t a saber-toothed tiger, but a cluster feeding newborn or a never-ending toddler tantrum.
Over time, this can show up as:
Anxiety, overwhelm, or irritability
Trouble sleeping (even when you're exhausted)
Headaches or tension
Gut issues or hormone imbalances
Feeling overstimulated or emotionally flat
Brain fog and burnout
How Chiropractic + CST Support Regulation
You don’t need to “push through.” You need to help your body shift from stress mode to healing mode.
At our office, we use gentle chiropractic adjustments and Craniosacral Therapy (CST) to:
Release stored tension in your spine, jaw, and fascia
Activate the vagus nerve, which governs calm and regulation
Support hormone balance and better sleep
Help you feel more grounded, centered, and at home in your body
This isn’t about fixing you—because you’re not broken. It’s about helping your body feel safe enough to relax.
At-Home Tools That Also Help
We’re big fans of combining in-office care with daily nervous system support. A few of our favorites:
Sunlight in the morning and evening
Grounding (bare feet on the earth, even just for 5 minutes)
Cold therapy (cold rinse in the shower = resilience booster!)
Slow exhales (think 4-second inhale, 8-second exhale)
Nourishing foods that stabilize your blood sugar
Saying no, setting boundaries, asking for help (yes, it counts)
💛 Your Nervous System Matters—Because You Matter
You can’t pour from an empty cup—but you don’t need to overhaul your life to feel better. You just need support that meets you where you are.
👉 Ready to feel calm, connected, and more like you again? Request an Appointment Here and let’s support your nervous system—so it can support you.
