10 Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Houston Chiropractor Comments: During the journey of pregnancy, the body undergoes many changes to help accommodate a growing baby and prepare for delivery. For some women, this can mean pain and discomfort. Chiropractic care during pregnancy doesn’t just benefit women who are experiencing pain. Prenatal chiropractic care is for all pregnant women looking for prenatal and postnatal benefits.
Here are 10 benefits of prenatal chiropractic care:
1. Relief From Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common complaints among pregnant women. Back pain is often caused by the loosening of joints and ligaments in preparation for delivery. Routine adjustments throughout pregnancy can help to relieve pain or injury caused by spinal instability, or loosened ligaments and joints.
2. Nausea Reduction
Some women who are plagued by extreme “morning sickness” and nausea during pregnancy can benefit greatly from chiropractic care. While some medications or diet changes can help to reduce nausea for some, a more holistic and complete option can be more effective or used as a complementary treatment. Chiropractors address nausea and vomiting by focusing on spinal realignment that helps to improve nervous system function for hormonal balance. Additionally, adjustments can help to improve digestive issues that are causing everything from nausea to constipation during pregnancy.
3. Improved Pelvic Balance
This one is important for mothers who are concerned about their babies staying in the breech position ahead of labor. There’s evidence that chiropractic care during pregnancy assists with maintaining pelvic balance that helps babies move more freely into the right pre-birth position. In one study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractors reported a success rate of 82 percent using the Webster Technique.
4. A Smoother, More Controlled Delivery
Many women who continue with chiropractic care throughout their pregnancies find that the birthing process is simply easier. We can attribute this to the way regular adjustments help to keep the hips, pelvis and spine in proper alignment. Additionally, properly functioning nerves may help women to control contractions more easily.
5. Injury Avoidance
Prenatal chiropractic care helps expectant mothers to stay flexible. This can help to reduce stress injuries that can occur as women adapt to their changing bodies. Let chiropractic care help you move in harmony with your changing body.
6. Posture Support
It’s important for pregnant women to avoid the “arching” of the back that commonly happens during pregnancy because this can lead to long-term back pain and injury. With chiropractic guidance, you’ll learn techniques for keeping a straight back.
7. Better Sleep
Improper sleep posture can lead to restlessness and pain during pregnancy. Unfortunately, that means that many women get less sleep during a time when they need it the most. With guidance from a prenatal chiropractor, pregnant women can learn techniques for good sleep posture.
8. A Healthier Pregnancy
For many women, chiropractic care’s benefits for reducing inflammation and supporting the immune system can lead to healthier pregnancies.
9. Faster Labor Recovery
Routine adjustments during pregnancy can put your body in a position to heal and bounce back quicker because you’re starting off with your body in proper balance.
10. Continued Wellness After Pregnancy
Women who seek chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy can continue to enjoy the benefits after delivery. Proper alignment can help new moms avoid injury when bending to lift a baby, holding a baby for long periods, pushing strollers and lifting car seats.
Dr. Ward Beecher practices at Beecher Chiropractic Clinic at 1001 Pineloch, Ste 700 Houston, TX 77062. You can schedule an appointment at www.BeecherChiropractic.com or by calling (281) 286-1300. If you have any questions regarding this blog, please comment below!
