Pregnancy is an important time to receive regular chiropractic treatment because chiropractic care offers drug free primary healthcare that focuses on improving and maintaining health prior to sickness.
Chiropractic can help from improving fertility increases chances of conception to post-delivery wellness and everything in between. For couples facing difficulties conceiving , we believe implementing some lifestyle changes improving nutrion and removing toxins , using botanical medicines and supplements, acupuncture and spinal manipulation can equip you with a better chance of conceiving. At the same time, we can work on preparing your body physically for carrying a child and labor and delivery.
This involves strengthening and training the pelvic floor and core, as well as balance training. During pregnancy we will utilize the same treatment options nutrition , acupuncture , manipulation to battle symptoms, such as morning sickness , stress , fatigue and most importantly back pain. As pregnant women's breast size increases, more stress is put on the mid back and spinal manipulation can alleviate the associated pain , shortness of breath and heartburn.
As the fetus grows, a forward pull of the low back is created by the extra weight in the front, causing pain and discomfort. Chiropractors that are Webster Certified use a special, gentle method of treatment specially developed for pregnant women. Webster Technique is intended to optimize fetal positioning inside the mother's pelvis and relieve pregnancy related low back and pelvis pain.
Research shows that chiropractic care can significantly reduce labor time in women who had regular care throughout their pregnancy. It is important to understand how the baby is developing week by week and what can be done to encourage the healthy development as well as stimulate the systems and the senses, while the baby is still in the womb.
