Chiropractic
Care — The Natural Choice For Pregnancy! Chiropractic Physicians work with the body’s ability to adapt and function the way it is designed to and chiropractic care during pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function for both the mother and baby in pregnancy and birth.
Since our brain and nervous system control the function of every cell, tissue, and organ of our bodies (and our unborn baby’s body), it is vitally important for our nervous systems to operate at 100% for optimal health. Our spine protects our spinal cord and when a spinal bone shifts out of normal alignment it may produce abnormal motion and damaging pressure on spinal nerves. This condition is known as vertebral subluxation and if present, it may interrupt vital nerve flow within our bodies and to our developing baby.
Chiropractic care corrects subluxations which interfere with normal body function. Subluxations are an inherent part of pregnancy because during pregnancy, the dynamics of the spine and pelvis change dramatically and the potential for damage to the musculoskeletal system is great. When a woman is pregnant, her growing uterus produces a shift in her center of gravity. Along with the hormonal changes that occur, her posture becomes unstable and as a result stresses her joints, nerves, muscles and connective tissue. By the end of her pregnancy, the brain and nervous system have reconfigured its image of her body in balance and has adapted to abnormal postural alignment.
Realignment of the spine and pelvis can be achieved through chiropractic care. Studies have shown that this approach during pregnancy helps alleviate common discomforts (such as back pain, sciatica, headaches, nausea/vomiting and carpal tunnel syndrome), decreases pain during labor and delivery and reduces mean labor time. Other benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include reduced cesarean rate, less labor intervention, and a sense of well being.
Dr. Sloves is certified in the Webster Turning Technique which is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces interference to the nervous system and balances pelvic muscles and ligaments. This in turn reduces intra-uterine constraint allowing the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. The Webster Technique is highly effective in decreasing the likelihood of a breech delivery.
A neighbor of mine told me about Dr. Sloves during my pregnancy because I was having severe lower back pain. In addition, my baby was breech and I did not want a C-section. I had tried physical therapy befroe but it really did not help much at all. I started treatment with Dr. Sloves and after just 1 visit my baby was no longer breech and within a few visits my pain was gone. I would absolutely recommend Dr. Sloves and chiropractic care during pregnancy!
— Sandy M.
I truly believe chiropractic care contributed to the easy and speedy delivery of my baby. I recommend Dr. Sloves to all of my pregnant friends!
— Jennifer V.
Chiropractic care was a godsend during y pregnancy! I experienced sever lower back and neck pain and was unable to walk or hold my toddler. I was recommended to Dr. Sloves from my OB-GYN. I felt better after my first adjustment and continued chiropractic care during my pregnancy. I would highly recommend Dr. Sloves to anyone during their pregnancy.
— Amy G.
Dr. Sloves and her husband, Dr. Mark Joachim, have been Chiropractic Physicians since 1990 and they are committed to helping families acheive optimal health and wellness through naturral health care methods. Having had 2 wonderful pregnancies and delivering both of her children naturally, Dr. Sloves knows the importance of taking optimal care of one’s body before, during and after pregnancy. Watching her children develop and grow on a daily basis, she is also fully aware of the stresses that children face, physically, emotionally, and environmentally. That is why Dr. Sloves has a family based chiropractic office that provides gentle chiropractic care specializing in infants, children and pre and post-natal women. (she does take care of dads and grandparents, too!).
Dr. Sloves graduated valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude, from the National College of Chiropractic and she is 1 of 6 Chiropractic Physicians in Connecticut who has completed a 3 year post-doctorate degree and is Board Certified in Maternity and Pediatric Care.
Her advanced and individualized care provides you and your family with:
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Risa M. Sloves / Associates In Family Chiropractic and Natural
Health Care, P.C.
Board Certified in Maternity and Pediatric Care
156 East Avenue
Norwalk, CT 06851
PHONE: 203-838-1555
WEBSITE: www.ctchiropractic.com