Headaches, aches and pains, leg cramps, and weakened immune systems. If you’re pregnant, you know that these are some of the common conditions pregnant women suffer from. While they might seem like a minor nuisance, they can put a damper on your quality of life.
This is where chiropractic care during pregnancy can help. Instead of suffering day after day, consider seeing a chiropractor who can help alleviate your pain and get you back on the road to enjoying your pregnancy.
Read on to learn more about the benefits of seeing a chiropractor when you’re pregnant.
Is Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Safe?
Yes! Chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy. It’s always smart to clear it with your doctor before visiting a Doctor of Chiropractic, but overall, it is safe to have a chiropractic adjustment while you are pregnant unless you are experiencing any of the following:
- Toxemia
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Placenta previa or placental abruption
- Vaginal bleeding
Licensed chiropractors will have training on prenatal care and will typically have adjustable tables to accommodate growing abdomens and to keep pressure off of the abdomen.
How Can It Help?
There are many different ways that seeing a chiropractor can help you if you are pregnant–some you might be aware of and some that might surprise you!
Back Pain
Did you know that 50% of pregnant women report that they suffer from back pain during pregnancy? 1/3 of those women report that their lower back pain is so severe that it alters their quality of life. A chiropractic adjustment can help align your spine or joins that become misaligned due to weight gain, postural adaptation, and pelvic changes.
Nausea
Nausea is very common during the first trimester, but some women may experience it throughout the entire pregnancy. It might surprise you to know that a chiropractic adjustment can help reduce nausea. When a chiropractor realigns your spine, it helps your nervous system function, which can help improve digestive issues like nausea, heartburn, and constipation.
Swelling
Swelling is another symptom of pregnancy. Both sciatica and carpal tunnel syndrome are the result of swelling. A chiropractor can adjust your body to improve circulation, which can help reduce swelling.
Easier Labor and Delivery
Regularly seeing a chiropractor can also help get your baby in the most ideal position for labor and delivery. The proper alignment of your spine, pelvis, and hips can help your nerves function optimally, which helps control contractions.
Chiropractors also can help babies reposition themselves who may be previously in a breech position. If breech babies do not move to a head down position before delivery, you will need a C-section.
Alleviate Your Pain Today
The benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy are numerous. From easing muscle aches and pains to helping your digestive system operate properly and helping get your body ready for labor and delivery, seeing a chiropractor can help make your pregnancy and delivery easier on your body.
