Bringing a new bundle of joy into the world?
Discover how Chiropractic can help during your pregnancy journey and beyond
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is more about comfort, alignment and supporting the body as it changes. As mommy belly grows, posture and center of gravity shifts leading to low back pain, pelvic pain, hip pain and in some cases sciatica. Chiropractic care does not replace prenatal care but for many women, it's a helpful complement for managing the physical demands of pregnancy. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is performed using special tables, pregnancy pillows and very gentle techniques, no lying flat on stomach or forceful adjustments.
Interested in learning how to get started with Chiropractic care for the expecting mommy?
Chiropractic care does not only help pregnant moms by relieving common discomfort like lower back pain, pelvic pain and sciatica caused by the body's physical changes during pregnancy, it also can improve alignment, reduce nerve pressure, and optimize pelvic balance, which can contribute to smoother labor and delivery. Here are some important steps to take as well as what the process will look like upon embarking on this jourrney.
1. Talk with your prenatal provider
Especially for high risk pregnancies. It is vital to see if there is any reason it may be unsafe to have chiropractic care.
2. Find a Chiroprator trained in prenatal care
It is important to find a Chiropractor trained in this type of care and the use of pregnancy safe equipment like drop tables and pregnancy pillows.
3. Schedule an initial consultation
In the initial consultation medical history will be discussed as well as the details of you pregnancy. This is important to determine effective and safe treatment.
4. Examination
A gentle examination will be performed to determine safety of adjusting. This exam includes posture and spinal assessments, pelvic alignment checks and light range of motion testing.
5. The adjustment
If the pregnant patient cleared the adjustment will be gentle and low force often focusing on the pelvis, the hips and the low back.
6. Plan
Ongoing care plan, the chiropractor may suggest visit frequency often weekly or bi-weekly. Stretches, posture tips and or ergonomic advice may also be given and any adjustments that change as pregnancy progresses.
7. After care
Postpartum follow-up, this part of care addresses postpartum back or pelvis discomfort and provides support from labor and delivery.
Most women state chiropractic care during pregancy allowed for better sleep, less pain, a more comfortable pregancy and easier delivery.
