Pregnancy + Postpartum Chiropractic Care

Being pregnant and giving birth is a significant chapter in your life. While the experience can be joyful, it’s completely OK if you feel negative emotions sometimes as well, such as anxiety and overwhelm. The toll that pregnancy and childbirth take on your mental and physical health deserves treatment and care. That’s where chiropractic care comes in. 

When it comes to taking care of your well-being throughout the pregnancy and postpartum periods, chiropractic services can help you maintain your health and manage discomfort. They can also improve your overall quality of life without the need for medication. 

Chiropractic care is safe for pregnancy, and it can be an effective way to manage many symptoms that can interfere with your everyday activities. It can help reduce pain and nausea and improve poor posture caused by a shifting center of gravity. 

Dr. Bethany is Webster Certified!

 While your body is accommodating a growing baby, it can cause changes in your physical and mental health that can be addressed and improved with the help of a chiropractor. Here are just some of the benefits you can gain from seeking chiropractic care during your pregnancy: 

• Pain management — When you’re pregnant, you may experience discomfort or pain in various areas, including in your neck, back and pelvis. With a chiropractor’s help, you can manage and reduce pain that may be affecting your day-to-day life. A chiropractor can help you find relief for pain surrounding your spine, such as the neck, lower back and sciatic nerve. They can also offer solutions for hip and pelvic discomfort that may be interfering with how you sit, stand and move around. 

• Optimal pregnancy — It’s not always possible to completely get rid of your discomfort when you’re pregnant, but there are ways that you can mitigate it. For instance, a chiropractor can help you maintain your pelvic balance for the proper positioning of the fetus (this is where Webster technique comes in). Chiropractic care can also provide proper spinal alignment, as your lower spine will naturally pull forward. One of the main goals is to reduce pressure on your joints and ligaments — this strain can contribute to pain as your body prepares for labor and delivery. 

• Labor preparation — The changes to your body that take place during pregnancy are designed to help it accommodate childbirth. A chiropractor can help you do the same. They can play a role in your labor preparation by helping you learn methods that support the best fetal positioning for delivery. You can also learn techniques that will improve pelvic alignment in hopes of making the childbirth process a bit smoother. A reduction in tension in the pelvic muscles may even help shorten your delivery time. 

Giving birth is an incredible feat that proves how strong a woman’s body is. It takes time for your mind and body to recover and adapt to life after childbirth. With chiropractic treatment, you can move along the postpartum journey with effective treatment and support. 

• Physical recovery — No matter how you delivered your baby, your body has endured physical distress. With the help of a chiropractor, you can start the process of helping your body restore as much of its function as possible. A chiropractor can help you address the muscle and ligament strain that may be causing you pain. They can also work to realign your spine and pelvis. With the right healing processes, you can start to form — or restore — a positive relationship with your body. 

• New mom care — A new mom deserves the same amount of care as a newborn. Chiropractic care can help you address ongoing discomfort and pain. This may include loosening tight neck and shoulder muscles from stress and holding the baby. A chiropractor can perform gentle posture adjustments to reduce strain while nursing. New mom care can also include learning techniques to have better support while sleeping. 

• Long-term wellness — The postpartum period usually only refers to the two months following delivery. However, the right chiropractic care will provide you with benefits that last far longer. It can help you maintain proper spinal alignment during the child-rearing years and reduce the risk of recurring chronic pain, enabling you to experience an overall improved quality of life. We want you to enjoy your family while still prioritizing your own health