Visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy may be one of the best things you can do to ensure a healthy pregnancy and smooth labor.

During pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes many biochemical and structural changes that can create pain and discomfort. In many cases these changes cause subluxations (misalignments) in the spine, creating pressure on spinal nerves which then irritate surrounding tissues and cause pain or discomfort in the lower back, hip, or neck regions .

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A Mighty Change

The average woman can expect to gain 20-35 lbs over a 40-week gestation period. This additional weight can foster the development of spinal subluxations that affect nerves, muscles, and joint mobilityi. With additional weight in the abdominal area, the woman’s center of gravity gradually shifts forwardcausing the natural curves of the spine to become enlarged. The result, in many cases, is spinal misalignment and lower back pain.

Additionally, the hips expand during pregnancy to help stabilize the body. This creates excess pressure on the sacroiliac joints, causing inflammation and pain . Hormonal changes during pregnancy cause muscles, ligaments, and bones to be more pliable and easily displaced and fixatedii.

These biochemical and structural changes can lead to severe subluxation for the expectant mother, and an uncomfortable, painful, even unhealthy pregnancy.

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Care For Yourself, Care For Your Baby!

A woman should be at her healthiest during pregnancy. If she has subluxations (mis-aligned spinal vertebrae) due to biochemical and structural changes, her health and pregnancy is compromised if only marginally. If the subluxations are treated properly, health improves and an easier, more pleasant pregnancy can be expected.

Precise spinal adjustments to the troubled areas, correct vertebral subluxations, relieve pressure and pain, and improve overall spinal function. Adjustments also re-establish the natural position and mobility of joints, and help ensure pelvic bones are properly aligned, for a quicker, easier delivery and positive pregnancy experience.

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Collins, Martha. Planet Chiropractic. “Chiropractic and Pregnancy.” May 2006. http://www.planetc1.com/chiropractic-articles/pregnancy-chiropractic.html

DCDoctor. Chiropractic. “Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy.” 1999. http://www.dcdoctor.com/pages/rightpages_wellnesscenter/pregnancy/chirocare.html