Chiropractic care is an important part of anyone’s healthcare regimen, but particularly so for pregnant women. Our chiropractic practice specializes in prenatal chiropractic care, which can help support a woman’s health during her pregnancy as her body will go through many changes.
CHIROPRACTIC DURING PREGNANCY PROVIDES MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING REDUCING THE TIME OF LABOR AND DELIVERY, RELIEVING BACK, NECK, AND JOINT PAIN, CONTROLLING SYMPTOMS OF NAUSEA, AND PREVENTION OF A POTENTIAL CESAREAN SECTION.
When a pregnant mother’s spine is properly aligned, her body will feel and function at its best, which is much needed during pregnancy. These adjustments will also allow for optimal fetal position as the body shifts to adjust for birth.
Our chiropractic techniques are adapted for each of our patient’s needs, and that includes pregnant patients. The Webster Technique is designed for expectant mothers. The purpose of this technique is to realign the sacrum, which is a bone at the base of the spine, and to relax the round ligament connected to the uterus to the sacrum. This allows your pelvic bones to be in an ideal position and provides more space for your developing baby. This can also allow for breached babies to turn and ensures that hips are in proper alignment for the birthing process.
THERE ARE THREE STAGES IN WHICH PRENATAL CHIROPRACTIC IS PARTICULARLY HELPFUL:
- Pregnancy - Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy appeals to mothers who seek a natural approach to prepare for the birthing process.
- Labor and Birth - Many rely on chiropractic care to help assure optimum placement of the hips and spine in the hopes of reducing the need for interventions during the birth process.
- After Birth - Even the strain of a natural birth can stress a baby’s and mom’s spine
Frequently Asked Pregnancy Chiropractic Questions
Will adjustments hurt my baby?
Of course not. This is a common concern among parents who mistakenly think their child will receive adjustments like the ones they receive. Not only are adjusting techniques modified for each person’s size and unique spinal problem, but there is a specific adjusting technique that we use that is safe for pregnant women and their babies.
Will adjustments make my spine too loose?
No. We will only adjust joints that need to be moved back to where they should be. This allows weakened muscles and ligaments to stabilize and heal as your body prepares for the birthing process.
Pregnancy is natural. Why would I need chiropractic?
Chiropractic is a natural way to ensure that your birthing process goes smoothly.
Will my medical doctor approve?
You don’t need anyone’s approval to seek a chiropractic opinion about the health issues affecting your pregnancy! The judgment of another healthcare expert is always helpful in the decision-making process. Medical practitioners who are keeping up with the latest pediatric chiropractic research are starting to understand the value of this natural, drug-free approach to better health.
Prenatal chiropractic is designed to make things as easy as possible on the mom-to-be, and our chiropractors have years of experience treating pregnant mothers.
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Relief Chiropractic Care
When patients come to us in pain, our top priority is to help relieve that pain so they can find comfort and feel better. While some patients feel relief in as little as one visit, it can take 2-3 visits per week for 4-12 weeks to achieve lasting real pain relief.
Corrective/Restorative Chiropractic Care
Muscles and tissues heal more completely during the corrective care phase, which prevents and reduces the risk of further injury. This phase typically requires 4-8 visits per month for 6-24 months depending on the severity of the issue.
Wellness Chiropractic Care
Once your body has completely healed, periodic adjustments become an important part of your healthcare regimen to avoid problems in the future. Based on your lifestyle and goals, we hope to see you 1-4 times per month.
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