Pregnancy & Chiropractic
Prenatal Chiropractic Care:
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is an essential ingredient to your prenatal care choices. A large percent of pregnant women experience back discomfort or pain during pregnancy due to previously unnoticed imbalances of the spine and pelvis that are accentuated during pregnancy. During this time women undergo many structural and hormonal changes that affect the spine, nerves, joints, ligaments, connective tissues, center of gravity and stability. Specific, GENTLE adjustments elimintate the stresses in your spine and pelvis restoring balance and resulting in greater comfort, health, and vitality.
Chiropractic care is a drugless alternative to pain management. Since nearly all drugs and medications can cause fetal damage or malformations it is important for pregnant women to avoid them as much as possible.
Baby's Position:
Prenatal chiropractic techniques release stress on the pelvis and uterus, helping the unborn child to turn and position itself properly for a healthy birth presentation. If a woman's uterus is constrained as birth approaches, the baby can be prevented from getting into the best possible position for birth. Even if the baby is in the desirable head down position, often times constraint to the uterus affects the babys head from moving to the ideal position for delivery. Any baby position even slightly off during labor can slow down labor, and add pain to both mother and baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
Of course! A safe alternative to drugs is wonderful for both mother and baby.
2. Is there a time in pregnancy when chiropractic adjustments should stop?
No! Some women even receive chiropractic care during labor to aid in reducing pain with delivery.
3. Should I see a chiropactor only if I have a painful pregnancy?
No! Regular spinal check ups should be as common as weigh ins. Remember that your body is changing i nmany ways and can place a great deal of stress on your spine and nervous system. So rather than wait for problems to arise, prevent them by frequent visits to your chiropractor.
4. What about after pregnancy?
Spinal care can help the postpartum woman return to pre-pregnancy fitness by balancing her spinal column, realigning her pelvic bones and removing vertebral subluxations.
Common Conditions Seen in Pregnancy
Female Chiropractor providing Prenatal and Postnatal Care
In the heart of Tempe serving Tempe, Phoenix, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Higley, Queen Creek, and the entire East Valley
Ashley Chiropractic
480-259-0064
3006 S Rural Rd
Tempe, AZ 85282
