Chiropractic and Pregnancy - Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic

A question often asked of chiropractors is: Is chiropractic care "safe" during pregnancy? The answer is an emphatic - YES! During pregnancy it is not uncommon for the expectant mother to experience pain and discomfort as her body adapts to the many changes taking place as a result of the growing child within her. These not only include the many hormonal changes but also biomechanical changes as the body deals with the extra weight and the inevitable changes in posture. Such changes can affect the expectant mother's spine and nervous system which may in turn result in compromises to nerves, joints, connective tissue, ligaments, posture and stability.

At the Mt Eliza Family Chiropractic Clinic we monitor the events taking place within your changing body with special emphasis on your spine and nervous system. Ensuring that the spine, pelvis and nervous system remain in optimal condition is our primary focus. Ensuring the expectant mother is free from Vertebral Subluxations allows her and her developing baby to function at their best. In fact research shows us that pregnant mothers who have regular chiropractic care throughout their pregnancy experience greater comfort, less pain as well as shorter labour and delivery times with fewer complications and fewer interventions. As a whole these mothers experience a sense of vitality and wellness throughout their pregnancy and are thus better prepared to deal with the challenges of childbirth. Common questions about Pregnancy and Chiropactic. Is there a time during pregnancy when spinal adjustments should stop? Absolutely NOT! Many of our patients even receive chiropractic during labour to facilitate an easier delivery. Should I see a chiropractor only if I have experienced pain whilst pregnant? No! Regular spinal checks are an important part of maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system to ensure both the expectant mum as well as the unborn child are as healthy as possible. Remember, your body is changing in many ways and that can place a great deal of stress on your spine and nervous system. So rather than wait for problems to arise, we recommend a monthly check up at our clinic for all of our pregnant patients Can chiropractic help with a child in the breech position? Absolutely! The chiropractors at our clinic are all proficient in the 'Webster Technique'. This is a technique used to relax the uterus and allow the baby to turn naturally into the proper birth position. This procedure has been shown to have a 94% success rate. Why hasn't my obstetrician recommended chiropractic? A common myth exists amongst the obstetrical community that chiropractic has no role to play during a pregnancy. As a result, over the years many women have endured unnecessary suffering during their pregnancies and subsequent births. The truth of the matter is that once an obstetrician truly understands the potential of chiropractic in maintaining optimal health of the expectant mother they often become very supportive of chiropractic care for their patients. In fact a number of our patients visit our clinic as a result of direct referrals from their obstetrician.