Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
It is no secret that pregnancy is the prequel to the most important and life changing stage in a woman's life. It is no longer just about you. It is about you and the new life developing within the confines of your body. Chiropractic can be life saving to both mother and unborn child. It is for this reason that more and more mothers are discovering chiropractic. They appreciate the many benefits chiropractic provides as well as the respect it shows for the body's natural design and function.
In addition to the pain and discomfort the body will experience throughout pregnancy, it also must adapt to additional weight in a foreign area of the body. Chiropractic can address these needs. Chiropractic care has also been associated with decreased nausea as well as increased immunity. Above all else, chiropractic will ensure a healthy
experience for mother and child; making pregnancy what it was meant to be—a beautiful and joyous experience.
Aside from the important role chiropractic care can play throughout the course of a woman's pregnancy, it also holds significant standing in the pre-pregnancy period as well. One primary reason chiropractic care is so sought after is because of its aid in the treatment of infertility. Through strengthening the physical body and improving neuronal connections, chiropractic care offers women a natural option for increased fertility and optimal function of the body and all its systems.
Physically and hormonally, chiropractic serves as a vital resource for every mother-to-be. A woman's body experiences many physical changes throughout the course of pregnancy; protruding abdomen, increased back curve, pelvic changes, and postural adaptations. In addition, during pregnancy, many hormones are released which can result in weakened ligaments and joints. Chiropractic can work to counteract these changes and strengthen the body as a whole.
One of the benefits of receiving chiropractic care is the potential for decreased labor time. Statistically speaking, 24% of first time mothers who received chiropractic care during pregnancy experienced a shorter labor time than those who didn't receive chiropractic care. 39% of mothers who had already given birth and received chiropractic care experienced a shorter labor time as well.
Perhaps one of the most important benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy is the decreased likelihood of a c-section. Through gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments, the structure, muscles, and ligaments of the pelvis can be strengthened, balanced, and maintained.
The Webster Technique is the most called upon adjustment method used by chiropractors in the circumstances of a breeched baby. Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment, which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman's pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis makes it easier for a breech baby to turn naturally [American Pregnancy Association].
The need for chiropractic care does not stop with the birth of your newborn baby. For the mother, whose body has experienced turbulent changes from the birth process, bringing the body back to balance is vital. It is also important to note the wear and tear that will be put on the body due to carrying the baby around post birth. Chiropractic can be very beneficial for your newborn as well. Studies have shown chiropractic to be effective in the treatment of colic, ear infections, allergies, asthma, frequent colds, and ADD.
Chiropractic care is key during any stage of life. Pregnancy is such a delicate time, it is necessary to take any step you can to ensure a beautiful, joyous, and safe occurrence. Let Chiropractic care make the difference in your birth experience.
