Pregnant women’s bodies are facing many challenges. There are nausea, weight gain, and hormonal changes. As the baby grows, it puts pressure on the spine and joints. Chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy and it can have many benefits for a pregnant woman.
Help Maintain Spine Alignment
Weight changes and a growing belly during pregnancy put a strain on the spine, pulling it forward out of its natural alignment. Doctors of Chiropractic focus on the spine and can help you maintain proper alignment during the course of pregnancy. This promotes proper posture, which will help you maintain your strength and physical readiness for the pregnancy, and for the process of labor and delivery. This can help to prevent avoidable pain and physical stress for the whole body.
Controls Discomfort and Nausea
Many pregnant women experience joint pressure and pinched nerves. Chiropractic care is shown to reduce and manage these problems, which reduces pain and discomfort during pregnancy. Chiropractic care can also help to reduce some of the nausea that may also occur during pregnancy. This is true when the nausea is the result of pinched nerves and pain.
Advisement on Exercise Activity
Most doctors will tell you that under most circumstances, it is helpful for pregnant women to stay active with exercise to maintain overall physical health. This helps with your health, but also promotes the development and health of your growing baby. It can be challenging to maintain a normal exercise regimen and some movements may be challenging or uncomfortable. A chiropractor can recommend exercise activities that will match your physical capabilities and needs.
Prevents Pelvic Bone Misalignment
Changes in a pregnant woman’s body and the increasing weight in the abdominal region as the baby grows can also put pressure on the pelvis. This may lead to imbalanced or misaligned pelvic bones. This can reduce space available for the growing baby, which might increase the likelihood of a breech or posterior position. Pelvic misalignment can also make it more difficult to deliver the baby vaginally, increasing the likelihood that a cesarean-section will be needed.
Shorten Time for Delivery
When a woman has had help in maintaining spine and pelvic alignment, and followed safe exercise advice, she will feel strong and ready for labor. With the baby also healthy and in the right position, it can shorten delivery time and reduce the risk of any complications.
If you elect to seek chiropractic care during pregnancy, find a skilled and experienced chiropractor with the appropriate training to assist. Some chiropractors choose to obtain additional training and expertise in prenatal and postnatal care. This makes chiropractic care for pregnant women an area of specialization for these providers. When you seek out a Doctor of Chiropractic, you can ask questions about their background to determine whether they will be the right fit for you and your pregnancy health.
It can also be helpful to choose a mobile chiropractor who will come to your home or office for more comfortable, convenient treatment. Talk to the Concierge Chiropractor today for more advice on how chiropractic care can boost your health and comfort during pregnancy
