If you’ve got a baby on the way and are experiencing back, neck or joint pain, chiropractic care may be the best way to ease your symptoms. And yes, it’s perfectly safe to receive chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy. There are no reasons why you shouldn’t see a chiropractor when you’re expecting. Additionally, you can rest assured, knowing that all chiropractors are trained to work with pregnant women.
During pregnancy, your body is undergoing plenty of changes to prepare for a new baby. According to the American Pregnancy Association, pelvic changes, a protruding abdomen, an increased back curve, and postural changes could potentially result in misaligned spine, pelvis or joints. When your pelvis is misaligned it can decrease the room available for a growing baby. It can also make it harder for the baby to get into an ideal position for delivery—which can affect your ability to have a natural birth. Chiropractic care can help you obtain pelvic balance and restore alignment, which can result in a smoother delivery.
When your pelvis is balanced, your baby has a better chance of getting into the best position for birth, and it may avoid breech (feet or buttocks first) or posterior (baby is head-down but facing your stomach) presentations. If your baby is in an ideal position for birth, it also decreases the chance of difficult labor, and can make the delivery safer for you and your baby. Back pain (which chiropractic care can help alleviate) can also make it difficult for you to get into the upright, active positions that can make for a more efficient, smoother labor.
Additional benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
-Having a healthier pregnancy
-Reducing labor and delivery time
-Controlling symptoms of nausea
-Alleviating back, neck, or joint pain
-Preventing a possible C-section
There are also things that you can do at home to improve the alignment of your pelvis:
-Avoid carrying your other children (if you have any) on your hips.
-Avoid staying in semi-reclining positions, such as sitting on a lounge chair for long periods of time. When in this position, try to not cross your legs.
-Avoid wearing high heels.
-Use a supportive mattress and pillow for spinal support.
-Avoid staying in one-sided positions and performing repetitive motions on one side.
-Consider taking up yoga or swimming—great prenatal activities.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any more questions. We are here to help you and make your pregnancy more comfortable.
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