Pregnancy Chiropractor Care
Pregnancy Care – Chiropractic Care for an Expecting Mother
Pregnant women go through countless changes that, unsurprisingly, come with many aches and pains. Their body must make room for the growing child inside, and as a result, this can cause shifts in their body, particularly in the lumbar area. In fact, it is estimated that the majority of women will experience back pain during their pregnancy due to the extra pressure put on the lumbar vertebrae.
Although it is common, pregnant women don’t have to just suffer through it. Fortunately, prenatal chiropractic care exists as a drug-free and non-invasive alternative to many other treatments for back pain.
For women in Edwardsville and Glen Carbon, this pregnancy care just became a lot easier to access. At Infinite Wellness Integrative Medical Center, we offer chiropractic treatments specially designed for expecting mothers, so you can make your pregnancy more comfortable.
Is It Safe to See a Chiropractor While Pregnant?
We understand that your unborn child’s health and safety are your top priorities, so we are here to assure you that chiropractic care is safe for most pregnancies. All adjustment techniques are modified so that no pressure is placed on the abdomen.
It is important, however, that you get your doctor’s approval before seeking any treatment. As a rule, it typically is advised that women avoid chiropractic care if they are experiencing any of the following complications:
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Preeclampsia or Edema
- Placenta Abruption
- Placenta Previa
- Moderate to Severe Toxemia
Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Expecting Mothers
If your doctor gives you the all-clear to seek chiropractic care, you’re sure to notice many benefits throughout your pregnancy journey. At Infinite Wellness, we know just the right techniques and practices to help you feel your best, so you can expect many benefits.
Improve Effects of Posture Adaptation
As you start to move into the late second and early third trimesters, your body may experience some changes in posture, which can lead to moderate discomfort. This is due to the fact that your growing baby shifts your body’s natural center of gravity, and you are forced to adjust your posture to accommodate the change.
Unfortunately, this seemingly minor adjustment can lead to a misalignment in not just your spine but also your joints. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help to correct these changes and provide pain relief.
Balance Pelvis for Comfort & Birth Preparations
At Infinite Wellness, we also put an emphasis on helping patients prepare for labor. A women’s pelvis will naturally start to make changes, but our chiropractic care can help balance the pelvic area. Not only will this allow the baby more room to grow, but it will also decrease your chances of needing to use medical interventions, such as forceps, vacuums, or cesarean sections.
Correct Misalignments
If your body has become misaligned at any point before or during the pregnancy, we can help you correct those issues. Our chiropractic solutions can relieve all of the pressure that has built up around the nerves in your lumbar area. It can also remove tension in your ligaments and reduce the amount of pain you will feel in your back during labor and contractions.
Benefits for Unborn Babies
Our prenatal chiropractic care isn’t just beneficial for the mother. When a mother is balanced and aligned, it can also provide many benefits to her unborn child. As we already mentioned, chiropractic treatment can reduce your chances of having delivery complications that require medical interventions. Instead, you can give your baby a better chance of having a natural, non-invasive birth.
That’s not all!
When we make sure your pelvis and properly aligned, your baby will have more room to move into the optimal birth position. It will also ensure that your child has plenty of space to grow without any uterine constraints that could cause long-term birth defects.
Find out More About the Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Treatments
Are you interested in learning more about how our pregnancy care can help your aches and pains? If so, we encourage you to contact Infinite Wellness and Dr. Ryan Cleland today. You can call us at (618) 747-3200 to ask any questions, or you can schedule a new patient chiropractic appointment online.
