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Chiropractic During Pregnancy

We get a lot of questions from expectant mothers about the safety and benefits of chiropractic during pregnancy, so I wanted to take the time to explain how beneficial chiropractic can be for a pregnant mother.

Chiropractors work with patients to help them achieve proper spinal alignment which allows the body to function at its best. For pregnant mothers, a properly aligned spine and pelvis can allow for proper fetal positioning, which can help prevent complications during the birth process.

Toward the end of the first trimester and the beginning of the second trimester, expectant mothers typically start to feel changes in the uterus, spine, and pelvic area. The uterus has many ligaments that support its position inside the abdomen and connect it to other structures in the body for more stability. Some of these ligaments attach to the sacrum (tail bone) and as the uterus grows can place tension on the sacrum, creating dysfunction and discomfort.

In addition to the physical changes associated with pregnancy, the body is also in high gear producing many new hormones. One of those hormones called Relaxin literally relaxes the joints to allow for the widening of the pelvic girdle. With this ability for the joints to move more easily, misalignment will occur more frequently and can cause the common low back discomfort associated with pregnancy.

Chiropractic helps by reducing interference to the nervous system and balance to the spine, maternal pelvic muscles, and ligaments. Chiropractic will also reduce torsion in the uterus and allow for the optimal fetal position in preparation for birth.

So, if you know someone who’s expecting let them know how beneficial chiropractic can be during (and after!) the pregnancy process! If you have any specific questions let me know in the comments or give us a call!

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