Why should I have chiropractic care in pregnancy?
During pregnancy, there are several physiological, endocrinological and neurological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joints:
- Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
- Pelvic changes
- Postural adaptations
Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint. A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. This can affect the mother’s ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth. Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as c-sections.
The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire bodywork more effectively.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care in pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
- Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
- Controlling symptoms of nausea
- Reducing the time of labor and delivery
- Relieving back, neck or joint pain
- Prevent a potential cesarean delivery
- Preventing pelvic instability
- Helping with pelvic instability
- Allowing optimal room in the pelvis for growing baby
- Avoiding a breech baby
- Feel great during pregnancy
- Help with groin pain and sciatica
- Optimal functioning nervous system
- Help with the increased demands of the pregnancy
- Help with a growing body and baby
- Health and wellbeing care
Is chiropractic care safe in pregnancy?
There are no known contradictions to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Investing in the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or trying to conceive is a routine care for most chiropractors.
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