Chiropractic Care for Expecting Mothers
Pregnancy can be one of the most exciting times in an expecting mother’s life. Whether it’s visiting a gynecologist or primary care doctor, getting proper medical care during pregnancy is beneficial to both the mother and baby. Adding a chiropractor to the list of doctors and specialists to see during pregnancy or even while trying to conceive is not only beneficial, but it can help make pregnancy easier and less uncomfortable.
From pre-conception to post delivery, here is why you should visit a chiropractor if you are expecting (or trying to be).
Pre-Conception
There are many misconceptions about what you can do to better your chances of becoming pregnant. There is no one specific cause of infertility, but one can be associated with an improperly functioning nervous system. Visiting a chiropractor can help with spinal alignment, which directly impacts the nervous system. While visiting a chiropractor doesn’t solve the problem of infertility, it is good supplemental care in addition to other fertility treatments such as in-vitro fertilization (IVF).
Pregnancy
Many expecting mothers ask if it’s safe to see a chiropractor during pregnancy. Not only is it safe, but it’s recommended to ease the pain and discomfort that can come along with being pregnant. Chiropractic care can help mothers-to-be maintain a better center of gravity and posture during pregnancy. Seeing a chiropractor and having proper pelvic alignment, allows the baby room to get in optimal position for delivery.
Post Delivery
Just as chiropractic care is a good way to make pregnancy more comfortable, postpartum chiropractic care can also help with rehabilitation. Visiting a chiropractor after giving birth can help with recovery time and alignment in the pelvis and back. Seeing a chiropractor can also assist with getting a new mother’s body back into its pre-pregnancy state, which can minimize the chances or symptoms of postpartum depression.
From pre-conception to post delivery, Live Well Chiropractic Center’s Dr. Kimberly Muhlenkamp-Wermert specializes in chiropractic pregnancy techniques and is certified by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) in The Webster Technique. Hear more from Dr. Kim about our pregnancy chiropractic care services by watching our educational videos, or visit our website to learn about our chiropractic services for pregnancy care.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Kim, email us at info@livewellcc.com or call at 513-285-7682. If you have general questions about how a chiropractor can help during your pregnancy, send us a message.
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