Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Incredible physical and psychological changes occur in a woman’s body throughout pregnancy. It is usual for pregnant women to suffer a variety of discomforts, including back pain, sciatica, headaches, nausea, and more as their bodies change to accommodate the developing fetus. To address these discomforts and encourage a healthy, comfortable pregnancy for both the mother and the child, chiropractic care is a natural, safe, and efficient method. We’ll talk about the advantages of chiropractic treatment for expectant mothers in this article.
What is chiropractic care?
Chiropractic care focuses on restoring the body’s natural balance and function through a natural, drug-free approach to healthcare. Chiropractic adjustments and manipulations, as well as other manual procedures, therapies, and tractions, are used by chiropractors to treat spinal and other body misalignments. These misalignments, often referred to as subluxations, can impair the body’s ability to function properly as well as produce pain, stiffness, and other symptoms.
Advantages of Chiropractic Treatment for Expectant Mothers
Many women find that being pregnant may be an emotionally and physically trying period. To accommodate the developing fetus, the body goes through several changes that might lead to some discomforts, including back pain, neck pain, sciatica, headaches, pubic pain, and more. To accommodate the developing fetus, the body goes through several changes that might result in a number of discomforts, including headaches, sciatica, back pain, and more. Chiropractic therapy can assist in controlling these discomforts and encouraging a comfortable, healthy pregnancy for both the mother and the unborn child.
Minimizing discomfort and back pain
One of the most typical discomforts pregnant women suffer is back pain. The lower back is put under more strain as the uterus grows and shifts the center of gravity, which can result in discomfort, stiffness, and other symptoms. By realigning the spine and pelvis and relieving pressure on the lower back's nerves and soft tissues, chiropractic therapy can help ease this discomfort. This can alleviate discomfort and enhance range of motion, making it easier for pregnant women to go about their daily lives.
Improving fetal positioning and lowering the possibility of a breech delivery
Improved fetal posture, which lowers the chance of problems during delivery, is another benefit of chiropractic care. When the pelvis is out of place, less room is available for the developing fetus, which raises the possibility of a breech birth or other difficulties. Chiropractic therapy can assist in ensuring that the fetus has enough room to migrate into the ideal position for delivery by realigning the pelvis and spine.
Reducing delivery and labor times
Research shows chiropractic therapy can speed up labor and delivery. The birth canal is wider when the pelvis and spine are in normal alignment, which makes it easier for the baby to pass through. This can shorten the duration of labor and delivery time, as well as reduce the risk of complications during delivery.
Reducing morning sickness and nausea
Many pregnant women experience morning sickness and nausea frequently, especially at the beginning of their pregnancies. Chiropractic therapy can improve circulation to the digestive system and restore appropriate nerve activity to aid with these symptoms. This can make it easier for pregnant women to eat and maintain a healthy weight during pregnancy by reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Improving sleep quality
A healthy pregnancy depends on sleep, but many expectant mothers have trouble getting enough quality sleep. By reducing pain, enhancing circulation, and easing physical stress and tension, chiropractic care can help people sleep better. Pregnant women may feel more refreshed and relaxed, which may enhance overall health and wellness.
Reducing stress and anxiety
For many women, pregnancy can be a trying period, and anxiety and stress can have a variety of harmful impacts on both the mother and the unborn child. By bringing the nervous system's equilibrium back to normal and encouraging relaxation, chiropractic therapy can aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety. Pregnant women may feel more at ease and in control, which may enhance their general health and wellness.
Promoting a healthy pregnancy
Chiropractic care is a natural, safe, and effective way to promote a healthy pregnancy for both the mother and the baby. Chiropractic therapy can help lower the risk of difficulties during pregnancy and delivery as well as enhance general health and wellness by restoring the body's natural balance and encouraging natural healing. Chiropractic care can also help support a healthy immune system, which can help reduce the risk of infections and other illnesses during pregnancy.
Is Chiropractic Care safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care is generally very safe for women during pregnancy. Chiropractors have the one of the lowest malpractice costs of any healthcare provider because they are largely considered one of the safest practitioners. It is important to consider a trained pediatric chiropractor. At Ponte Vedra Spine Center we have specialized training and equipment dedicated to pregnancy and pregnant women’s bodies. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ponte Vedra Spine Center. For questions about the studies related to this article please reference the sources below.
References:
- “Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy” American Pregnancy Association, American Pregnancy Association, 2021, https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy-9768/.
- “Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Safety and Benefits” Healthline, Healthline Media, 30 Nov. 2018, https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/chiropractic-care.
- Alcantara, Joel, and Pamela Stone-McCoy. “The Chiropractic Care of Patients with Prenatal and Postpartum Lumbopelvic Pain: A Systematic Review.” Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, vol. 15, no. 3, 2016, pp. 165-174., doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2016.05.002.
- Haavik, Heidi, et al. “Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: What Can the Evidence Tell Us?” Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, vol. 23, no. 1, 2015, pp. 24-30., doi: 10.1186/s12998-015-0063-6.
- “Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy” International Chiropractors Association, International Chiropractors Association, 2021, https://www.chiropractic.org/pregnancy-care.
- “Chiropractic and Pregnancy” American Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, 2021, https://www.acatoday.org/Patients/Health-Wellness-Information/Pregnancy-and-Chiropractic.
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