54. Against the Odds: Why Midwives in “Med City” Call Dr. Abby Before the Pediatrician
Description
In this episode, Dr. Allie Wright interviews Dr. Abby Splittstoesser from Rochester Chiropractic in Minnesota. Dr. Abby shares her journey from wanting to be a pediatrician to becoming a pediatric chiropractor following a car accident. She discusses the early days of her practice, the importance of care plans, and how intentional scheduling helps balance motherhood and work. They dive into building a perinatal and pediatric-focused clinic, connecting with community providers, and the challenges of managing skeptical parents. Dr. Abby emphasizes the importance of passion in specializing in perinatal care and shares advice for chiropractic students and new practitioners.
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Key Moments:
01:12 Dr. Abby's Journey to Chiropractic
04:50 Balancing Motherhood and Practice
08:38 Building a Perinatal and Pediatric Practice
12:52 Creating a Mission-Driven Team
16:14 Connecting with Patients and Community
18:02 Ensuring Family Care Continuity
19:06 Complimentary Visits and Care Planning
20:54 Handling Skeptical Patients
23:18 Advice for Internships and Specialization
25:17 Impact of PX on Practice
28:28 Care Planning for Pregnant Patients
33:34 Passion for Perinatal Care
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