Pregnancy

At first glance, most people don’t see the connection between chiropractic and pregnancy. However, there are four stages in which having an optimally working nervous system can help both mother and child.

Many pregnant patients often report shorter, more pleasant deliveries when they receive chiropractic care.

Pre-Conception

Chiropractic care prepares the body to be as strong, supple and balanced as possible to carry the pregnancy.

Pregnancy

Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy appeals to mothers who seek a natural approach to better health.

Labor and Birth

Many rely on chiropractic care to help assure optimum biomechanics of the hips and spine in the hopes of reducing the need for interventions during the birth process.

After Birth

Even natural births can stress a baby’s spine. Breastfeeding problems can arise if the baby has a subluxation and is unable to comfortably turn its head to one side.

Relax. We use special approaches to make our adjustments safe and comfortable for you and your child.

Infertility

Women who struggle to get pregnant go through a tremendous amount of stress and anxiety during this process. What is more, if they turn to allopathic medicine for help they are often subjected to enormous amounts of medication and related side effects that leave them miserable and sick.

By removing the stress on the spine and nervous system, we can often improve a woman’s overall function and balance, allowing them to finally get pregnant completely naturally. Chiropractic does not treat infertility, however, it is the central nervous system that controls all hormonal function, so by first balancing the nervous system, we can often balance hormones naturally and easily. In our office, almost nothing beats the joy of hearing the words “I’M PREGNANT!”

Find the research you need here to see how Dr. Nick and chiropractic can help you overcome the challenges of getting pregnant.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Will adjustments hurt my baby?
  Of course not. This is a common concern among parents who mistakenly think their child will receive adjustments like the ones they receive. Not only are adjusting techniques modified for each person’s size and unique spinal problem, an infant’s spine rarely has the long-standing muscle tightness seen in adults. This makes the energy needed to adjust a child’s spine considerably less than an adult’s does.
• Will adjustments make my spine too loose?
  No. Only the spinal joints that are “locked up” receive adjustments. This allows weakened muscles and ligaments to stabilize and heal.
• Pregnancy is natural. Why would I need chiropractic?
  Being born is a natural phenomenon. It’s what we’ve done to the birth process that has become increasingly suspect. In hospitals, birth is often treated like a disease. A newborn’s introduction to the world is often accompanied by a severe drop in temperature, loud noises and other insensitivities. The administration of drugs and anesthesia can have a profound effect on a newborn.
• Will my medical doctor approve?
  First, you don’t need anyone’s approval to seek a chiropractic opinion about health issues affecting your child! The judgment of another health care expert is always helpful in the decision-making process. Medical practitioners keeping up with the latest pediatric chiropractic research are starting to understand the value of this natural, drug-free approach to better health.
• What does my spine have to do with my baby?
  Pregnancy may be one of the best times to receive chiropractic care! While it’s always good to have an optimally functioning nervous system, it’s especially helpful now. Both mother and baby can benefit. Adjusting methods are adapted to a mother’s size, weight and condition. During this period of weight gain and hormonal changes, many mothers seek chiropractic care. Some report shorter and easier births.