6 Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

by Karlynn L. Benson, D.C.

Many women experience low back pain, nausea and other issues during pregnancy. It is important to find a natural way to find relief.

As we’ve discussed previously, chiropractic is natural and proven to provide relief for pregnancy aches and pains. But, you may not know some of the added benefits of regular treatments.

Here are six benefits to chiropractic care during pregnancy:

Safe and Natural

Your growing baby’s health is your top concern when you are pregnant. You will need to limit the types of chemicals, drugs and foods you put into your body. Chiropractic is completely natural, and does not include the use of drugs.

All chiropractors receive special training on how to adjust pregnant women.  You can rest assured the baby is safe.

Better Balance

It is not uncommon for pregnancy to cause unbalance. The mother’s body is going through big changes, including expansion of the pelvis and added weight to the front, causing changes in her center of gravity.

Additionally, during pregnancy, the body produces hormones to relax the ligaments in preparation for childbirth. But, this can leave a mother loose-limbed, clumsy and sway-backed. Chiropractic treatments will help keep the body aligned, and thus have better balance.

It’s important to note a miss-aligned pelvis, can restrict the baby’s movement and development. By aligning the pelvis, both mom and baby feel better.

Reduced Back Pain 

Low back pain is thought to be an inevitable complication of pregnancy. These low back spasms can even cause headaches.

Chiropractic treatments help your body align naturally, and reduces pressure on the back and help the woman regain proper posture.

Help Controlling Nausea

The unbalance in your nervous system and changing body can cause nausea. By maintaining a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy, chiropractic care helps control the feeling of sickness.  

Shorter Labor Time

Research shows, women who seek chiropractic care throughout gestation have, on average, a 25% shorter labor time. Regular treatments keep your nervous system working properly, and thus your whole body will be working better. Who doesn’t want less labor pain?

Decreased Postpartum Pains

The pains of pregnancy don’t end after the baby is born. The mother has gone through major changes to her body. Research indicates that moderate to severe pregnancy-related pelvic pain and joint miss-alignment is prevalent in in 77% of postpartum women. But, chiropractic care can relieve these issues, allowing both mother and baby to be happier.

Additionally, we will create a postpartum chiropractic care plan to provide rehabilitative exercises for weakened spinal and abdominal muscles.

Want to know more? Give Skyline Chiropractic a call and let us help you have a happy pregnancy.