What You Need To Know About Chiropractic Care & Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you may still benefit from chiropractic care during your pregnancy. Here is what you need to know about chiropractic care and your pregnancy. 

Safety

Chiropractic care is generally considered safe throughout your pregnancy. During their training, all chiropractors receive basic training on how to work with pregnant women and provide them with chiropractic care.

Specialized Training

However, there are some chiropractors who specifically specialize in providing prenatal and postnatal care. These chiropractors have undergone additional training that allows them to specialize in taking care of the chiropractic needs of pregnant women.

Chiropractors who specialize in pregnancy wellness generally have one of the following types of training and certification under their belts:

  • CACCP
  • DACCP
  • Webster Certified
  • Member of ICPA

If your chiropractor holds any of the four above types of training or certification, they are specifically well-suited to address your needs. These chiropractors also generally have special beds within their practice that are designed for pregnant bodies, and they know how to address your skeletal issues without putting additional pressure on your abdomen area.

Unique Pregnancy Chiropractic Needs

There are a few unique needs that your chiropractor can address during your pregnancy. As your pregnancy advances, you may notice that your back starts to curve more to compensate for your abdomen. Your chiropractor can help you relieve pressure on your back.

When you are pregnant, your pelvic bone experiences changes. When it is not aligned properly, it can reduce the room in your body for your baby. Your chiropractor can help adjust your pelvic bone so your baby has enough room.

Carrying around a baby can change your posture. A chiropractor will make sure that your posture changes are not hurting your back, and they can help you make positive adjustments to your posture during your pregnancy.  

Finally, your chiropractor can address and work on any issues you had with your back prior to becoming pregnant. Chiropractic work helps keep your skeletal and nervous system in good shape, which helps keep your entire body working effectively. 

Benefits Of Pregnant Chiropractic Care

There are many benefits that one may experience by receiving chiropractic care during their pregnancy. To start with, your chiropractor can help keep your pelvis aligned and can help you keep your balance as your body grows and changes.

They can also help relieve and reduce the pain you feel in your neck, back and joints during your pregnancy. By keeping your body in great shape, they can help you have a healthy pregnancy and potentially even reduce labor and delivery complications by keeping your back and pelvis aligned.  


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