Prenatal Chiropractic

Chiropractic care is safe throughout pregnancy for both the pregnant parent and the baby.

Early on in pregnancy, the center of gravity begins to shift forward to the front of the pelvis. Although our pelvis is designed for pregnancy and childbirth, the displaced weight still increases stress on the joints and muscles. As the baby grows in size, this weight may increase the curvature of the low back, put additional pressure into the pubic joint, and increase strain on the sacroiliac joints. Any imbalances present in the pelvis prior to pregnancy become greatly exaggerated throughout pregnancy. This can cause new aches and pains, difficulty with daily tasks, or make it harder to exercise or sleep. Our specialized chiropractic treatments restore the imbalances present in your pelvis, helping you to function at 100%.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy not only helps you to stay more comfortable, it can also help to facilitate your birth. Regularly scheduled adjustments during pregnancy have been shown to substantially reduce labor length. First time parents averaged a 24% shorter labor, while those that have already given birth experienced a 39% reduction in the average labor length, compared to controls. Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy can also help ensure your baby is in optimal fetal position. This reduces the likelihood of posterior, breech, or transverse presentation. Regular chiropractic adjustments can safely continue up until the time of birth.