Chiropractic and Pregnant Mothers

Pregnancy is an amazing and rewarding experience for mothers. Unfortunately the body does go through many physical changes that may lead to discomfort. As many of us know, all diseases in the body, subluxations are no different, come from three main categories of stress: Physical, Biochemical and Emotional. Each of these three categories plays into the pregnancy process, of which chiropractic care may help with.

The first trimester provides fluctuating hormones; this biochemical stress to the body is the reason women experience bloating, morning sickness, headaches amongst other symptoms. Add in the emotional stress of having a life changing event and you have a ticking time bomb of symptoms and medication is not recommended at this time in your pregnancy! Fortunately, research has shown that chiropractic is an effective method for alleviating some of these symptoms!

The second trimester has the greatest portion of weight gain for the mother. This increase weight gain shifts the mother’s center of gravity, placing more strain and pressure into the mother’s lower and upper back. Research reveals that up to 69% of pregnant moms experience low back pain!

In the third trimester, not only do we have the continued stress of increased weight, but hormones have come back into play! The combination puts extra stress onto the sacroiliac joints which can produce pain and shooting pain down the legs. This extra stress may also tighten the round ligaments which then reduces the space in the uterus. This decreased space in the uterus takes away space from the baby which in turn, doesn’t allow the baby to move as needed, this may cause the baby to remain in a breech position. As stated earlier, chiropractic can help with the back pain, and more importantly, chiropractors that use Webster Technique can help alleviate the tight round ligaments, thus by allowing the baby to get in proper position for birth. Research shows that there is an 82% success rate of babies turning when using the Webster Technique!

Dr. Matthew Swager DC, CCSP, FICPA, CSCS is the only Pediatric Certified, Pregnant Mother Certified, Webster Technique Certified chiropractor in Castle Rock, CO and one a few in the whole state of Colorado! Call today and see if chiropractic is right for you (303) 688-8855!