How Chiropractic Care Supports You Through Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings about many changes. The uterus can expand dramatically in size, hormones change, the hormone relaxin causes ligaments and joints to loosen, and the female body works extra hard to accommodate a growing baby. In fact, pregnancy demands the same level of metabolic output as extreme endurance sports. So, it’s okay to be gracious with yourself and allow yourself to take a nap. Although many women accept that these symptoms are just a part of pregnancy, there are still options to support your body through it and increase your chances of a comfortable pregnancy. 

Chiropractic care is not only a great option for keeping those nagging symptoms at bay, but it can also help to support a healthy, successful pregnancy and birth. One of the more frequent complaints we hear from pregnant women is low back pain. As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, which can put more stress and strain on your spine, ligaments, and muscles. Consistent adjustments can help the body to accommodate these changes, allowing you to be more comfortable during pregnancy.

Another common complaint that we help address is sciatic pain. Your sciatic nerve is one that runs from your lower back down the back of your leg. This can become compressed during pregnancy, and care can help alleviate that pressure by improving the alignment of the low back and pelvis to account for these changes. Hormonal shifts, strain on the spine, and the stress of pregnancy can result in headaches. Staying consistent with Chiropractic care can help support the body through some of these shifts and allow for better balance, alleviating some of those nagging headaches.

Pain and discomfort in the pelvis are another common struggle with pregnancy. This can happen from the release of the hormone relaxin, which prepares the body to accommodate a growing baby while also preparing the body for birth. This can lead to shifts and changes of the ligaments and joints, creating pain and discomfort all over.

Adjustments can help support the body through these changes, not only allowing for a more comfortable pregnancy but also supporting the body as it prepares for birth and recovers postpartum. 

Mama, you don’t have to suffer through pregnancy. Consistent Chiropractic care is a great option to take care of you while your body is busy prioritizing your growing baby!