CHIROPRACTIC AND PREGNANCY
Chiropractic is a viable, non-invasive, and safe method to help get the body prepared for conception. The body is controlled by the nervous system and many women have misaligned vertebra, particularly in the low back and pelvic regions that do not allow for proper nerve flow to the rest of the body.
In pregnancy the body undergoes a variety of changes each day. These changes may include:
- Weight gain/change in weight distribution
- Morning sickness
- Increased demand/stress on the spinal and pelvic muscles
- Increased joint stress
- Hormone shifts which can cause muscle and ligament relaxation that allows joints to more easily misalign
With all of these changes happening in your body, it can lead to postural problems, pain, and strain on the spine. Although these changes are considered a normal part of pregnancy, the increased stress on the body often leads to pain and discomfort. Dr. Anna can help alleviate the discomfort encountered during pregnancy, while allowing optimum positioning of the baby. This is accomplished through her use of gentle adjusting techniques specifically designed for use on pregnant women to assist the body in maintaining a spine free from vertebral misalignments.
Receiving chiropractic for pregnancy comes with an array of benefits. Many women find that they are more comfortable and experience an overall much healthier pregnancy. Chiropractic for pregnancy also helps position the pelvis and womb correctly. This allows optimal space for the baby to grow and develop, making pregnancy and labor much smoother.
Additional benefits of regular chiropractic care during pregnancy may include:
- Decreased pain and discomfort associated with pregnancy
- Pelvic alignment and balance
- Shorter labor times
- Encourages optimal fetal position through proper pelvic alignment
IS CHIROPRACTIC SAFE DURING PREGNANCY?
Yes! Chiropractic is a non-invasive approach to treating the whole body. Dr. Anna is a certified prenatal chiropractor. She will utilize specific techniques or table modifications to avoid unnecessary pressure on your abdomen. Dr. Anna is certified in Webster's Technique. This technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment for pregnant mothers.
Breech Presentation
Dr. Anna performs a very non-invasive, gentle technique called the Webster Technique. This technique balances pelvic muscles and ligaments, removes constraint and allows the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. This technique has a high success rate in allowing babies in the breech position to go into the normal head down, or vertex, position. It's ability to facilitate easier, safer deliveries for both the mother and baby are things to consider when in this situation.