As you get farther along in your pregnancy, you are so excited to meet your new little baby, but it comes with all the aches and pains of growing your little one. The physical aches and pains of being pregnant are so impactful to your overall health, and there are not many avenues that can bring you relief. But there are natural ways to find pain relief, including prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care. McAuley Family Chiropractic is dedicated to supporting your pregnancy journey with gentle chiropractic care to bring you relief and allow you to enjoy the beauty of your pregnancy.
What is Prenatal Chiropractic Care?
While there are some debates about the safety of prenatal chiropractic care, and you should always consult your doctor before receiving treatments of any kind, there is no evidence of any adverse side effects from chiropractic care during your pregnancy. Chiropractic care during the course of your pregnancy offers a natural and non-invasive solution to alleviate common pain issues and promote overall prenatal health, which can help you have a smooth delivery.
Prenatal chiropractic care focuses on maintaining proper spinal and pelvic alignment to help with back and hip pain. By using gentle but firm pressure, adjustments, and trained techniques, an experienced chiropractor can adjust your spine, pelvis, and other joints to help alleviate discomfort. At McAuley Family Chiropractic, they will work with you to create a personalized care and treatment plan to help you achieve the positive results you deserve.
How Prenatal Chiropractors Bring You Relief
Growing a sweet little baby can take a toll on your physical comfort, but regular chiropractic visits can relieve your aches and pains allowing you to enjoy your pregnancy. The benefits of an experienced chiropractor during your pregnancy cannot be overstated. Not only will they provide much needed relief, but they can even help you have a safer and more pain free delivery and also postpartum.
Common benefits of prenatal chiropractic care:
- Alleviate back pain
- Reduce pelvic pain
- Relieves nausea
- Better quality sleep
- Promotes a smooth delivery
Consult with your OB to discuss whether prenatal chiropractic care would be beneficial for you during pregnancy. Always ensure you receive care from a trained chiropractor with experience treating pregnant women. By receiving treatments from McAuley Family Chiropractic, you can ensure that your safety and that of your little baby is paramount.
Common Techniques Beneficial for Baby
Chiropractic prenatal care provides benefits beyond just physical pain relief for mom, but it also can provide care for your little one before they are even born. By receiving prenatal chiropractic care, you allow the proper spine and pelvis alignment. A pelvis that is out of alignment can restrict the space available to your little one while they are developing. By receiving care, you can ensure they have as much room as possible and that nothing obstructs their normal growth and movements.
Proper pelvis alignment also ensures that your baby can turn to the correct position when it comes time to deliver. Creating more space for the baby to turn their head down with a balanced pelvis and relieve tension in the muscles and ligaments can help the ability to have a more natural and non-invasive birth.
Finding a Qualified Chiropractor for Prenatal Care
One of the most common concerns regarding prenatal chiropractic care is the baby's safety. With an experienced, trained, and qualified chiropractor, you can ensure that you receive relief and it is safe. When finding a qualified chiropractor, you first need to discuss receiving treatment with your OB; generally, they can recommend a chiropractor with experience treating pregnant women. At McAuley Family Chiropractor, we strive to ensure that our moms and their comfort are our top priorities.
When working with a qualified chiropractor, there are some key factors to consider when they provide treatments:
- Individualized Care Plans: Every pregnancy is different and unique, and the care plans that are made should reflect that and take into account the stage of pregnancy, any pre-existing conditions, and the specific discomforts or relief the mom needs
- Specialized Techniques and Maternity Equipment: Working with pregnant women requires specialized techniques and equipment, such as pregnancy pillows or adjustable tables designed for prenatal care.
- Collaborative Care: Prenatal chiropractors must collaborate with other healthcare providers treating the mom, such as OBs or midwives, to ensure the care is comprehensive for the mom and baby.
Providing the best care at every stage of pregnancy ensures that mom and baby are comfortable for their entire pregnancy and are ready to have a beautiful delivery.
Why Choose McAuley Family Chiropractic?
If you or someone you know is expecting, contact McAuley Family Chiropractic to review your options and start planning your treatments. After giving birth, many women struggle with the challenges of postpartum recovery and the inadequate care and support accessible to them. At McAuley Chiropractic, we are here for you during your pregnancy and want to make those first steps of motherhood more comfortable. Happy moms and their babies bring us joy!
Contact us today to provide a holistic approach to healthcare for your entire family right from the very start. Call our office at (253) 874-9001 to get started.
