DVD

Hands of Love: Witnessing the Miracle of Birth (Vol. 1)

This video was created with four main objectives in mind.

1) To replace the concept of childbirth being an experience that a woman must endure in order to have a baby with one of childbirth being a celebration that allows a woman to fully experience love, honor and respect for the miracle of creation.

2) To demonstrate how a structural imbalance within the female body can result in in-utero constraint for the baby, with pain and dysfunction within the bodies of both the mother and her child. And, to inform the public that chiropractic care can effectively realign bony structures, correct the imbalance and remove interference to the flow of nerves and blood vessels. Also, that the incorporation of craniosacral therapy can support that work by restoring balance within the soft tissues of the body.

3) To give every woman a visual of the birth process that removes the mystery surrounding childbirth, instills the confidence that comes with knowledge of the process, and supports the power of innate intelligence.

4) To demonstrate the primitive reflexes that help prepare a baby for life outside the womb, assist in the journey through birth, and serve as cornerstones for proper growth and development of every human being. (Persistence of these primitive reflexes after the neonatal period signal dysfunction and/or disease within the nervous system.)

Frequently Asked Questions about Vol. 1

Is this just the Hands of Love book “on video”?

Dr. Phillips, “Not exactly. It is a video representation of the information given in the Step 4 chapter titled: Seek Relief for the Discomforts of Pregnancy”.

Does the video present birth stories?

Dr. Phillips, “No. This video was designed to educate birth attendants and parents about the impact of structural imbalance on the baby within the womb and on the mom who is carrying the baby. Although, it does end with a brief view into the delivery of a chiropractor’s baby whose doctor agreed not to break the bed down, agreed not to attach a monitor, and who encouraged the parents to ‘hand deliver the baby to the mom’.”

Why is the 3D animation important?

Dr. Phillips, “Because many people have a limited visual image of the baby in the womb and of how the uterus is firmly anchored to the pelvis. Once they see how structural imbalances can disrupt the optimum positioning of the uterus, which results in in-utero constraint of the baby, they understand the need for chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy to correct the imbalance.”

Does the video focus on the biomechanics of the birth process?

Dr.Phillips, “Yes, very much so. I wanted birth educators and parents to visually witness the miraculous design of the birth process and to see how a mother and her unborn child create a symbiotic relationship as they enter into the journey of childbirth. I wanted to demonstrate how the unborn child was given primitive reflexes that not only prepare their brains for life outside of the womb, but also help them maneuver through the birth canal. It was my hope that birth attendants and parents who watch and understand the importance of allowing a baby to maneuver through the birth canal in their own time (and with the conscious cooperation of the mother) will do all they can to prevent the need for medical intervention.”

What other videos are in the planning stage?

Dr. Phillips, “Well, in Vol. 1, I demonstrated how an imbalance in the mom can result in a mal-position of the unborn baby, pain for the mother and future structural problems for the child. In the future, I plan to create a series of educational videos. For example, one video that would teach craniosacral therapy and myofascial unwinding to the body workers that treat pregnant women and another one for birth educators that would demonstrate that certain supported positions can help correct structural imbalances that result in premature contractions, rib or hip pain, or back labor. I also plan to create videos that would provide chiropractors who specialize in pregnancy and pediatrics with additional educational materials to help them in their practices. This first video incorporated the introduction to primitive reflexes because I also plan to create an educational video to help parents and educators who deal with challenged children understand how complications and alterations in the natural birth process may lead to persistent primitive reflexes, learning disabilities and a condition called Sensory Integration Dysfunction.”

Is their any special discount pricing for students, doulas and midwives?

Dr. Phillips, “Yes, of course. All they need to do is ask for a discount and I’m willing to do whatever I can to get this material into the hands of the people who will use it to help educate parents about the need for chiropractic care and craniosacral therapy.”