PREGNANCY AND CHIROPRACTIC CARE
You just found out you are pregnant with your first (or 2nd, 3rd, or 4th or more!) child, and you are elated! Obviously, you are anxious to see your obstetrician—or your midwife—to ensure a healthy and successful pregnancy. All the possibilities are swimming through your head right now. Hospital birth or home birth? Water birth or traditional birth? Vaccinate or not? Breastfeeding or formula? What else am I missing?? So much to consider in putting together your birthing plan!
One thing that you may not realize is missing from your birthing plan is regular chiropractic care. Did you know that a chiropractor can help you ensure a healthy successful pregnancy? As your baby grows and develops, your body undergoes tremendous change and pressure, often affecting your spine and your pelvis. Very gentle and specific chiropractic adjustments can realign these structures and alleviate the pressure and ease discomfort. It also allows your body to best adapt to all the changes necessary to accommodate the pregnancy and help you remain at your optimal health throughout the pregnancy!
Regular chiropractic care throughout your entire pregnancy not only eases your pain and discomfort, it also allows for easier and less strenuous labor. This is because the body is in its most ideal alignment at the time of labor, allowing maximum space in the birth canal. This reduces the chances for complications and aids in your post-labor recovery. Even the American Pregnancy Association supports the use of regular chiropractic care during pregnancy. According to the association, “There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Investing in the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or trying to conceive is routine care for most chiropractors.1”
Regular chiropractic care is an ideal health choice for everyone, but specifically so for you, the pregnant mother. Dr. Beth Druckenmiller is specifically trained and certified by the International Pediatric Chiropractic Association to help pregnant women adjust to the physical demands of pregnancy and experience overall optimal health. To learn more about how chiropractic care can help you enjoy your optimal pregnancy, visit www.icpa4kids.org. And don’t forget to schedule a New Practice Member appointment with Rising Chiropractic to get started in care today!
REFERENCES
- Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: Safety and Benefits. American Pregnancy Association. https://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-health/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy/. Published October 31, 2019. Accessed January 19, 2020.
- ICPA. ICPA. https://icpa4kids.com/. Published April 24, 2018. Accessed January 19, 2020.
