Is Chiropractic Safe During Pregnancy?

When I was pregnant with my little girl, I bore my ob-gyne with all possible questions I can think of regarding the health of my little bundle of joy

. I asked even the most obvious and stupidest questions just to ensure I am doing the right sort of things for my baby. So imagine how uneasy it was and how it was such an ordeal for me when my doctor recommended chiropractic care to relieve my back pains due to the constant strain my growing tummy is putting on my spine. It was not an easy decision to make but my fear of sabotaging the health of my baby by not receiving chiropractic is greater than my fear of the treatment itself.

That was two years ago. At this point, you probably realised that the treatment went well. So to all mums-to-be out there who are in the same quandary, let me share the good news with you.

Chiropractic care is not only safe for pregnant women but is highly beneficial as well. During the course of our pregnancy, the growing foetus in our tummy and our weight gain put a lot of pressure in our spine and back. If our bones are not properly aligned (which was the case for me), we will experience neck and back pains which is a nightmare and bad news for the overall health of your baby.

Through chiropractic care, the vertebral misalignment will be corrected and the pressure will be relieved with a gentle and effective adjustments. Thus it helps reduce spinal nerve stress and promote health throughout the body.

Even if you are not experiencing pain, chiropractic care can be great for you. Recent studies have shown that women who received chiropractic care during their pregnancy experience reduced labour time. First time mums averaged 24% shorter labour time while experienced mums had a 39%! The results also indicated a 50% decrease in need of painkillers during and after delivery. Another study has showed positive results. Women who received chiropractic care during their third trimester were able to deliver their baby with much more comfort!

Not only that, mothers who continued to receive treatment after getting birth are more successful in getting back in shape. Now, is there any woman who would not be excited about these amazing possibilities?

Chiropractic Care is also beneficial in managing:

Leg, knee, foot and ankle pains

Shoulder or elbow pain

Arm or wrist pain

Migraine and tension syndrome

Sleep disorders

Hypertension

Stress and tension

Chronic injuries

Treatment may also help in:

Improving your nervous system functions

Relieving prenatal discomfort

Providing preventive care

Increase vitality and improve quality of life

Improve overall health and wellness for both you and your baby

If there will be any cause for alarm in receiving chiropractic care, it would be choosing a chiropractor or a chiropractic practitioner. So be very careful who to trust with you and your baby's health.

To find an accredited chiropractor in your area and further discuss your needs, call one of the most trusted and proven tested providers of chiropractic care in South Australia, The Chiropractic Domain at 08 8272 4555 or visit Chiropractor in Adelaide

by: Barbara Smith

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