CHIROPRACTIC and PREGNANCY

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PRENATAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE?

During pregnancy, the body goes through an incredible amount of physiological & endocrinological changes. Prenatal chiropractic care can help the body adapt to these changes & to maintain a healthier pregnancy.

LESS HEADACHES & NECK PAIN

The loss of cervical curve as a result of postural changes may lead to headaches & neck pain, both of which are leading reasons to why people see chiropractors in the first place.

SAFER DELIVERY

Chiropractors work specifically with the pelvis throughout pregnancy restoring a state of balance and creating an environment for an easier and safer delivery.

LESS BACK PAIN

As the uterus grows it shifts the center gravity which puts a strain on the low back. Studies show that 84% of women who received chiropractic care during pregnancy felt a relief in back pain. There is also significantly less likelihood of back labour (sharp pain in the lower back during labour)

OPTIMAL FETAL POSITION

Chiropractors trained in prenatal care can help detect, prevent and correct fetal malposition. Breech and posterior positions can affect the ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth.

SHORTER LABOR & DELIVERY TIMES

In one study, women receiving chiropractic care through their first pregnancy had 24% reduction in labour times, and subjects giving birth for the 2nd or 3rd time reported 39% reduction in labour times.

HEALTHY MOTHER, HEALTHY BABY

Chiropractic helps ensure a healthy immune system for both the mother and baby, whose immune systems are very intimately connected during pregnancy.