Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

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I love chiropractic care. I have been going to a chiropractor since I was eight years old. I get funny looks from some of my friends and my extended family. Most of them complain about shoulder, knee, back and neck pains and how massaging only works to relieve their pain momentarily. They ask me how I minimize my
pain and I say by going to the chiropractor. Some of them say that it is scary or they don't believe that their pain can be fixed through chiropractic. I say "Ok. It's your body. But how to do you know if you have never been?" Then I change the subject. I can tell you chiropractic care is not for everyone but definately worth a shot. Chiropractors may be scary but some of them are the nicest people I have ever met and go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I wish I knew how beneficial it would have been while I was pregnant. It wasn't until I recently went to my new chiropractor, that he told me that I should have gone during my pregnancy. This is what he told me.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a licensed physician. Please ask your doctor before you try this for your pregnancy.

Benefits of Regular Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy- include but are not limited to:

1. Relieve neck and back pains caused by weight gain and altered biomechanics
2. Maintains and improves balance and alignment in the spine and pelvis
3. Helps your baby assume his/her optimal birthing position
4. Reduce the risk of having a breech baby (Breech means the baby is feet down rather than head down) 
5. Provides more comfortable pregnancy and delivery for both mommy and baby
6. Stimulates the nervous system to enable proper functioning of your reproductive organs
7. Supporting the needs of your baby throughout pregnancy and delivery

 The technique that he told me about is called the Webster Technique. The Webster Technique is specialized only for pregnant women. It is non-invasive technique that is done on the mothers side to avoid the growing baby. This technique reduces interference to the nervous system, helps balance the pelvis, muscles and ligaments. Webster Technique can prevent, and even convert, breech positions. Babies can be turned after 35 weeks along but the chances are reduced due to limited mobility for the baby and should be implemented as soon as you find out that your baby is in breech position. You may be asking how do I find a chiropractor that is trained in this technique.

Finding a qualified chiropractor is definitely a must. For me, I have to trust my chiropractor first and for most. Also you want to look for a chiropractor that has been trained through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. The chiropractors that have been though this completed additional training are trained in perinatal and pediatric chiropractic care. There are ways to keep yourself in decent alignment at home.

To Improve Posture at Home:

1. Avoid one-sided positions and repetitive motions to one side.
2. Avoid carrying older siblings on your hips.
3. When sitting rock your pelvis forward and backward to stimulate proper circulation.
4. Avoid long periods of time in seni reclining positions such as car seats and lazy boys.
5. Knees should never be higher than your hips.
6. Avoid crossing your legs.
7. Avoid wearing high heels.

Resources for Further Research:
-  http://birthwithoutfearblog.com/2012/07/10/how-the-webster-technique-can-help-you-birth-without-fear/
- http://icpa4kids.com/about/webster_technique.htm

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