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5 Things You Should Know about Pregnancy and Chiropractic Treatment

Are you pregnant and considering chiropractic care? There’s a lot of myths and misinformation out there that may lead you down the wrong path. Too many pregnant women think that chiropractic is somehow dangerous to their unborn child, when nothing could be further from the truth. Chiropractic is all-natural, safe, and drug-free. It’s an holistic and whole body approach to health and wellness, and not only can it ease your pregnancy, it can improve your health overall.
How can visiting a chiropractor improve your pregnancy, your labor and birth? There are many ways, but here are 5 things you should know about pregnancy and chiropractic treatment, so you can make the best, most educated decision for you and your growing child.

Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care

Many pregnant mothers undergo chiropractic care. It’s not dangerous and it won’t threaten your baby. In fact, it can provide many measurable benefits and the best chiropractors are specially trained in adjusting pregnant women. They will adjust their technique according to your stage of pregnancy and you’ll be amazed at the benefits from matching pregnancy and chiropractic care.

No More Back Pain!

Back pain when you’re pregnant can be the worst. It’s agonizing and keeps you off your feet when you’d love to be active. For many women this is because the extra weight of the growing child affects your posture and spinal alignment. Chiropractic adjustment can help to prevent and alleviate this pain.

Ease the Pregnancy

Chiropractic care can help to reduce and ease many of the symptoms of pregnancy, including vomiting and nausea associated with morning sickness. While it doesn’t work for everyone, many do report improved symptoms, if the morning sickness is caused by pinched nerves due to spinal subluxations.

Improve Your Child’s Health

That’s right; chiropractic can actually improve the health of the growing baby. This is because it creates a healthier mom, which breeds a healthier environment for the baby to grow. Since chiropractic allows your brain to more effectively communicate with your body, it can work exactly as it’s supposed to, supporting the immune system which in turn supports your baby’s immune system.

Better Baby Position

The position of your baby makes a huge difference when it comes time for delivery. When your baby is in the wrong position, you could end up with posterior or breech birth situations, which are not ideal and can create complications. The right chiropractic can help to ensure your baby is in the ideal birth position.

Easier Labor

Finally, chiropractic can result in shorter labor and an easier birth process. When the spine and hips are aligned properly and the nerves are freely able to communicate properly, the process can go much smoother and much easier, and potentially can take less time.
Chiropractic care is an all-natural, whole-body and non-invasive approach to health and wellness, and you can get outstanding benefits for your pregnancy. Of course, any process like this should be undertaken with care, and a consultation is your first step. If you’d like to explore more information about pregnancy and chiropractic, contact ACT Wellness to get started today.
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