Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

One of the most important times to receive chiropractic care is during pregnancy. As your body changes to accommodate your growing baby, your center of gravity shifts and so does your spine. This can cause a ripple effect, stressing your musculoskeletal and nervous systems, which can cause pain and discomfort.

Fortunately, chiropractic care offers several benefits, including:

  1. Relieving low back pain and pelvic pain

Studies show that more than 75 percent of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic pain or a combination of the two. Chiropractic care is a safe, effective and drug-free way to manage these and other musculoskeletal symptoms during pregnancy. Adjustments can help correct posture and spinal curvature to keep back pain, hip pain and pelvic pain at bay.

2. Reducing morning sickness

Nausea, or morning sickness, is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms, and it can be highly uncomfortable. Chiropractic care can help reduce nausea and vomiting by realigning the spine and improving nervous system function. If you suspect your nausea is being triggered by heartburn or constipation, chiropractic care can also help improve digestive issues to settle your stomach.

3. Optimizing baby positioning

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help you maintain healthy pelvic balance, so your baby has enough room to freely move head-first into the correct delivery position. During your eighth month of pregnancy, consider making regular chiropractic adjustments a priority to avoid breech presentation and optimize positioning.

4. Improving labor and delivery

Women who want to experience natural childbirth without the use of medications can benefit from chiropractic care during pregnancy to help simplify and improve the birthing experience. Getting regular chiropractic adjustments can help ensure the pelvis, spine and hips are properly aligned for a faster labor and easier delivery.

5. Controlling edema (swelling)

Edema, or water retention, is an all-too-common side effect during pregnancy. In fact, research shows that nearly half of pregnant women will experience this condition, with edema usually occurring in the fingers, face, back, feet and ankles. Chiropractic care can help flush water from the body through a series of spinal adjustments, manipulations and massage techniques.

Even if you’ve gone through most of your pregnancy without seeing a chiropractor, it’s not too late. Perhaps you felt great for eight months but your baby still hasn’t flipped into the proper head-down position and your due date is rapidly approaching. Or, maybe you simply need a little relief during the final home stretch. Rather than toughing it out and waiting until your baby is born, consider adding regular chiropractic care into your routine to get the relief you need.

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