54. Against the Odds: Why Midwives in “Med City” Call Dr. Abby Before the Pediatrician

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: 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

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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