You are probably thinking, “my aching back could use a break,” and you are right, between 50 and 75 percent of women do complain of low back pain during pregnancy, and chiropractic does significantly reduce their suffering. But that is not the only benefit of chiropractic care that pregnant women can experience.
Subluxations (which are misalignments that can occur with any one of the vertebrae of the spine or any of the bones of the pelvis, affecting the proper functioning of the nervous system) can wreak havoc on both mother and baby. Adjustments to properly align the spine affect many pregnancy related health issues. Take a look at how chiropractic positively impacts pregnancy:

• Less need for medication, which can harm mother and baby
• Reduced nausea
• Shortened labor
• Less need for caesarean section
• Reduced premature contractions
• Controlled premature delivery
• Reversed breach presentations
• Overall greater sense of well being

Chiropractic is safe for both mother and baby during pregnancy. I highly recommend you come in for a consultation – if you are in month 1 or month 9. I can make a difference in your pregnancy and delivery, and I want to help!

Until next time,

Dr. Sarah