As you go through a pregnancy, there are an abundance of changes that are taking place within your body to create the perfect environment for your baby to develop and to help prepare you for birth. The physical changes you go through during a pregnancy can sometimes be problematic, and it is in these cases many women seek chiropractic care to alleviate symptoms and prepare their body as best they can.
Neck or back pains, resulting from a shift in posture due to the weight gain (the growing baby!) are commonly seen in our practice. We also see expectant mothers who want to prepare for the birth itself.
Is Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Safe?
There are no known contradictions to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. As Chiropractors receive extensive training on chiropractic care during pregnancy, and some specialise in chiropractic care for pregnancy and pediatrics. Not only is it safe to visit a chiropractor during your pregnancy, it is also highly beneficial.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can maintain and even improve balance and the alignment of your spine and pelvis. This all combines to provide the optimal environment for your growing baby and help you through this ever-changing period of your life.
Below we have outlined some of the many benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy.
Restoring Pelvic Balance
Pregnant women often have problems with their pelvic balance. As the pelvis widens and moves as the baby grows, it’s vital to keep the pelvic properly aligned. If the pelvis is not in line, it can restrict the amount of room that the baby has to develop. A Chiropractor can adjust the pelvic to prevent the problem from rising. This can help reduce the chances of having breeched babies or needing a cesarean delivery.
Controlling Pregnancy Symptoms
Chiropractic care has been shown to lessen some of the rather uncomfortable symptoms connected with a pregnancy too. Regular chiropractic care can help women maintain overall health during pregnancy, relieve joint and neck pain and control the symptoms of nausea.
Reducing the time of labour and delivery
The discomfort of labour and delivery is ultimately rewarded with a beautiful baby at the end of your pregnancy. Chiropractic care helps reduce the time between the pain and the reward. A well-aligned spine reduces the amount of nerve compression which helps contractions to be more effective and productive – now that is good!
So, as you might have wondered is it safe to go to a chiropractor while pregnant? You can see, the answer is not only is it safe to visit a chiropractor during your pregnancy, but chiropractic techniques can help mothers accommodate a healthy baby and a healthy body. Of course we will use techniques that avoid pressure on the stomach, keep you comfortable and we are aware of the changes going on in your body. We can even provide you with exercises and stretches that are safe to use during your pregnancy too.
At Torbay Chiropractic Clinic we treat patients pre-pregnancy, during pregnancy and post pregnancy. For more information, or to book a consultation, please call our friendly reception team on 01803 329799