prenatal Chiropractic care 

How Pregnancy Affects Your Body

During pregnancy, your body goes through many changes to accommodate a growing baby. During pregnancy, the hormone relaxin is released, which relaxes the joints and eases labor and delivery. However, if ligaments get loose enough to the point of becoming structurally unstable, this can result in pain. Additional factors that can lead to spine misalignment and pain during pregnancy include: 

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•     Weakening of abdominal muscles

•     Pregnancy-related weight gain (typically 25 to 30 pounds)

•     The curve in the lower back accentuating

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As your center of gravity changes, this can result in stress to the spine. During this period of rapid development, hormonal changes, laxity of connective ligament, and shifting of weight-bearing structures may cause many pregnant women to experience low back pain during pregnancy.

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Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care​

In addition to helping relieve the discomfort many expectant mothers experience, chiropractic adjustments help normalize nervous system function. This is an important component of overall good health.

Modifications to the table and adjusting techniques are made during each stage of pregnancy. Your chiropractor is a specialist in the location, reduction, and stabilization of the vertebral subluxation complex, which is the source of many uncomfortable symptoms associated with pregnancy and labor. 

 

Chiropractic care keeps the spine aligned, which can be helpful for pregnant women who are experiencing discomfort. Many midwives and obstetricians recommend chiropractic care to their patients. Prenatal care is safe for both you and your baby unless you are experiencing vaginal bleeding for unknown reasons, preeclampsia, or are at risk of premature labor. 

 

Chiropractic Effects on Labor

The benefits of chiropractic care may also be noticed during delivery. Women who receive chiropractic care during pregnancy have been found to experience a 25% to 30% reduction in labor duration. This is believed to be a result of better alignment in the pelvic region, which decreases the intrauterine constraint and allows the baby to pass through the labor canal with more ease. 

 

Chiropractic Care for Postnatal Pain

Many women continue to visit a chiropractor after their baby arrives, as breastfeeding can also cause discomfort and body aches. Middle back and neck pain are also very common in women who are nursing because of the sustained posture. Continuing prenatal chiropractic treatment can help you find relief from these symptoms.
It's important to note that the prenatal care cost can vary depending on factors such as location and the specific services provided. However, the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy and postpartum can be invaluable for both the mother and the baby.