What are the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy has many benefits. Expectant mothers may experience:
- Reduced risk of a potential cesarean delivery
- Relieved neck, back, and leg pain
- Reduced labor and delivery time
- Control symptoms of nausea
- Maintain a healthier pregnancy
How safe is chiropractic care during pregnancy?
It’s very safe. However, it’s worth noting that not all chiropractors have advanced training in working with pregnant women, and children, like Dr. Kennedy does.
When working with pregnant women, trained chiropractors apply techniques that avoid unnecessary pressure on the abdomen. Usually, adjustable tables suitable for a pregnant woman’s body are employed by this class of medical professionals. At Kennedy Chiropractic, we use special body pillows to help expectant mothers receive the most effective and comfortable chiropractic care.
Importance of chiropractic care during pregnancy
In a bid to prepare a viable environment for the developing baby, several endocrinological and physiological changes can occur during pregnancy. Below are some common changes that can occur due to a misaligned spine or joint.
- Postural adaptations
- Pelvic changes
- Increased back curve and protruding abdomen
It is essential for a woman to seek chiropractic care during pregnancy in order to establish accurate pelvic balance and alignment. A misaligned pelvis may affect the baby’s growth by reducing the amount of room available for proper development. This unhealthy condition is medically referred to as “intrauterine constraint”.
Also, it may be very difficult for the baby to find the best possible position suitable for delivery when the pelvis is misaligned. The natural ease of labor may be affected by breech and posterior positions which can lead to the mothers’ ability to experience a natural, non-invasive birth thereby necessitating alternative interventions such as C-sections.
Along with the reproductive system, the entire body systems are connected to the nervous system – the master communication system. So, in order to help the entire body work more effectively during and after pregnancy, it’s vital to keep the spine properly aligned.
