Pregnancy Pain – Maternal Care

Chiropractic is safe before, during, and after pregnancy. In fact, it’s highly recommended! Mothers-to-be ride a roller-coaster of change during the course of a pregnancy. These changes can put strain on an already worn out body. Physical, emotional, and hormonal stress can add unnecessary pain to such a beautiful event.

 

Why do pregnant women find regular gentle chiropractic care so vital to their birthing experience?

 
According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, research has demonstrated that receiving chiropractic care regularly throughout pregnancy may relieve many common discomforts that are typically experienced during this time. Additionally, “if the baby’s position is even slightly off during birth, labor can be slowed down, and a higher rate of pain and distress can be experienced by both the mother and the baby.” Chiropractic care during pregnancy is vital. It provides a natural approach to reducing pain and discomfort by preparing the mother’s pelvis for an easier pregnancy and birthing experience. Chiropractic care also creates overall balance of the bony structures of the body, as well as the muscles and ligaments of the body.

 

Potential benefits of chiropractic care specific to the pregnant mother:

 

• Prenatal chiropractic care focuses specifically on the pelvis throughout the pregnancy, restoring a state of balance that typically leads to an easier, quicker, and safer delivery
• It also removes torsion (tightening or twisting) of the ligaments that support the uterus, which reduces
• abnormal tension to the woman’s uterus.
• Reduced nervous system stress, which improves the body’s ability to function naturally.
• Pre-existing but unnoticed imbalances in the spine and pelvis can be corrected, thereby reducing the chance for additional stress that typically occurs during pregnancy.
• Reduced chance of low back pain and discomfort during pregnancy.

Chiropractic treatment may make your pregnancy easier to manage through gentle adjustments that are safe for both mommy and baby.