Pregnancy is a beautiful life experience. However, a woman’s body goes through enormous changes during pregnancy. Mothers can develop poor posture and more than 50% of pregnant women experience low back pain due to ligament laxity and a shifted center of gravity. Chiropractic care can help optimize pregnancy and protect the health of the mother and unborn baby. It also allows for a shorter labor, ideal positioning of the baby in the womb, and less of a chance for invasive practices during the birthing process.
Why is Chiropractic Care Important During Pregnancy?
Here at Active Health Clinics, we offer a conservative approach to treating pregnant women. Our prenatal care is gentle and safe. We aim to alleviate the stress and strains of pregnancy while improving comfort for both the mother and baby. We understand the physical changes that come with pregnancy, and we offer relief without using any drugs. Some other benefits of prenatal chiropractic care include:
- Better sleep
- Less physical and emotional stress
- Shorter and less painful labor
- Decreased swelling in the feet
- Elimination of back pain and sciatica
- Increased energy
- Less digestive issues
- Reductions in reflux and morning sickness
According to the American Chiropractic Association, chiropractic care has been shown to hold a greater benefit for pregnant patients than traditional obstetric care alone. Educating these patients as a part of their treatment plan helps inform and empower them to better understand what is happening within their bodies and better communicate with their healthcare providers. A recent study found that more than 75 percent of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic pain, or a combination. This pain increases as pregnancy progresses, making the second and third trimesters very uncomfortable. Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and drug-free way to manage pain and other musculoskeletal symptoms during pregnancy.
I was referred to Active Health to see Dr. Zach Mason at 32 weeks pregnant as he was educated in the Webster technique for flipping breech babies. On my second visit to him, I felt (and later confirmed) my baby flip back to head-down position. Not only am I incredibly grateful for him getting my babe heading back in the right direction, but I have struggled finding someone to adjust me as well as my previous chiropractor that recently left the practice. Dr. Zach is almost identical to my previous doctor, so I will continue to see him even after pregnancy. Besides the great care that Zach has provided, the office staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and communicate well. I felt like I had my own set of cheerleaders with every visit as they were hopeful and excited to hear of the baby’s position.
– Niki Moritz
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