Prenatal care
Research shows that prenatal chiropractic care can lead to a smoother pregnancy and labor experience with less pain and discomfort for both mother and child. By focusing on aligning the spine and pelvis, we enhance overall comfort during pregnancy and delivery and reduces the chances of medical intervention.
We use gentle and specific adjustments to address issues such as lower back pain, pelvic discomfort, and changes in posture that can occur during pregnancy.
Lower Back Pain
Many pregnant women experience lower back pain due to the increased strain on the spine and pelvis. Chiropractic adjustments help alleviate discomfort by decreasing unnecessary stress on the spine and associated nerve roots.
Pelvic discomfort
As the body changes to accommodate the growing baby, some women experience pelvic pain. This pain, often due to misalignments in the pelvis, stems from the increased laxity due to the hormone relaxin and increased pressure from their growing baby. By addressing these misalignments, we effectively decrease discomfort throughout your pregnancy.
Postural Changes
Changes in weight distribution throughout pregnancy can alter a woman's posture, leading to issues like rounded shoulders and an excessive curve in the lower back. We work to improve posture and reduce related discomfort through adjusting and simple exercises.
It's more than just relief from aches and pains.
The nervous system controls every function in the body by acting as the communication highway between the brain and the body.
Subluxations disrupt the flow of communication by the nervous system and can cause dysfunction of the organs, muscles, and glands connected to those nerves.
The nervous system is the master communication system for all body systems, including the reproductive system.
Maintaining overall well-being is crucial for a baby's healthy growth and development.
Shorter Labor & Delivery Times
Studies show women receiving chiropractic care throughout their pregnancy had a 24% reduction in labor times, and subjects giving birth for the 2nd or 3rd time reported a 39% reduction in labor times.
Optimal Fetal Position
By balancing the pelvis, we can help correct and prevent fetal malposition. Breech and posterior positions can affect the ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth.
Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby
Chiropractic care plays a pivotal role in nurturing a healthy immune system for both mother and baby, whose immune systems are intricately interconnected throughout pregnancy.
The Webster Technique:
Tailored for pregnant women, this technique targets pelvic misalignments to promote balance in pelvic muscles and ligaments. Misalignment and restricted motion of the pelvis may impede the developing baby's space, potentially affecting their positioning for delivery, such as breech or posterior positions. Ensuring proper pelvic alignment is paramount for facilitating a natural, non-invasive birth, as misalignments frequently contribute to labor complications. Our objective is to empower your desired birth and labor journey through chiropractic care, diminishing the need for medical interventions like unnecessary medication or emergency cesarean sections.
Collaboration with Healthcare Providers:
We work and communicate with obstetricians, midwives, and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
~ John Ohm