Chiropractic Care for Pregnant Patients
An expecting mother’s body goes through tremendous change during pregnancy and long after. Our goal is to create a team between mothers, their partners and families, and our team. We’ll do whatever it takes to make sure you feel comfortable and supported throughout your pregnancy by offering pregnancy and pediatric-focused chiropractic care and a Webster Technique certification.
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Why pregnant women seek chiropractic care
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breastfeeding support
Did you know that the ability of a newborn to simply turn their head to breastfeed is a necessary skill that effects their digestion as they grow? Infants instinctually tilt their heads in the direction that their cheek is grazed because it signals the direction of food. This turn of the head is necessary during “tummy time,” which is the precursor to rolling over and eventually crawling. And what is crawling if not a cross-crawl pattern (opposition movement), which incidentally stimulates digestion in anyone from infants to adults. It all comes back to breastfeeding and our first eating habits. Families with feeding concerns should work with a pediatrician and qualified lactation consultant. When appropriate, our role is limited to evaluating related musculoskeletal comfort and movement.
Exercise & Pregnancy
Exercise is great for everybody, but it can do amazing things for pregnant women. Appropriate physical activity can support strength, mobility, and comfort during pregnancy and recovery. Patients should follow the guidance of their obstetric healthcare professional and choose activity that is appropriate for their individual pregnancy. The team at Optimize Chiropractic are dedicated to empowering mothers and helping them find the routines that work for them.
Round Ligament Pain
Think of the body as a clock with a pendulum. When the body is balanced, the pendulum swings freely from one side of the clock to the other. However, if the pendulum gets stuck on one side, the other side has to accommodate. During pregnancy, as the uterus and baby get bigger, they may shift to an unideal position which can cause the pelvis to become lopsided around weeks 15 or 16 of the pregnancy. This can cause the ligaments to stretch, which manifests as sharp pain on one side of the lower belly or groin, also known as round ligament pain. Our team can assess pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort and provide individualized care focused on pelvic and low-back comfort. Chiropractic care does not reposition a baby or replace obstetric care.
Low Back pain in pregnancy
Pregnancy is a different physiological state. It takes the aches, pains and discomforts we’ve experienced because of previous injury or aging and exacerbates them. Low back pain can happen at several different points of a pregnancy, but if it’s been a problem for you in the past, it’s more likely to be an issue for you while you’re pregnant. Chiropractic care may help some patients manage mechanical low-back discomfort during pregnancy. We coordinate with your obstetric healthcare team when appropriate.
SPD (Symphysis pubis disorder)
During pregnancy, the hips spread in preparation for birth. Pelvic girdle pain can occur during pregnancy and has several possible causes. Patients should discuss pelvic pain with their obstetric healthcare professional; our team can evaluate related musculoskeletal discomfort when chiropractic care is appropriate. The team at Optimize Chiropractic is dedicated to giving women the tools they need to make the best choices for their bodies and their pregnancies.
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Benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy
Pain relief
Getting out of pain is every injured patients first priority. Your chiropractor can help alleviate pain and get you on a path to recovery.
Easier Labor & Delivery
Maintaining comfortable movement and appropriate strength may support overall wellbeing during pregnancy. Individual results vary, and obstetric guidance comes first.
Pre & Postnatal Support
It’s our jobs to create a supportive environment for women both before and after they give birth. Whether it’s adjustments, exercise recommendations, or breastfeeding support, we’ve got you.