Pregnancy & Chiropractic Care
 Pregnancy is easier with chiropractic
Growing research has shown chiropractic care to be a safe and effective treatment for pregnant mothers and potentially beneficial for the baby growing within.
Studies have discovered that over half of all women complain of lower back pain during pregnancy. As the baby grows, the weight increases stress on the back and hormonal changes begin to relax the supporting tissues of the spine. This often leads to increasing aches and pains among other problems. A hospital study that looked at chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy, found a 50% decrease in the need for pain killers during delivery, due to adjustments during pregnancy. Chiropractic care has also been shown to significantly reduce labor time for women who had care throughout their pregnancy. In her study, Dr. Joan Fallon found that first-time moms averaged 24% shorter labor, while experienced mothers had a 39% reduction in the average labor time. "A well functioning nervous system enables a mother to easily combat many of the hurdles of pregnancy. Often women learn to just accept pregnancy discomforts such as nausea, heartburn, shortness of breath, constipation, hemorrhoids, frequent urination, etc., when in fact they don't need to," states Dr. Jennifer Barham. Chiropractic treatment of the mid back can help alleviate mid back pain, shortness of breath, and heartburn. Treatment of the mid to low back can help with other unnecessary problems such as constipation, frequent urination, leg pain, lower back pain, and pelvic pain. Chiropractic treatment is not just beneficial for the pregnant mother. The developing baby can benefit from chiropractic treatment as well. Adjusting the mother helps reduce limitations to proper growth and development of the baby as well as allowing the mother to avoid medications that may be harmful to the baby's health. Chiropractic care also includes advice on nutrition, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications that contribute to a healthy pregnancy and delivery. This combination of good advice and treatment results in a less stressful pregnancy and a more comfortable delivery for mom and baby. Some information provided by Well Adjusted Babies by Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani. It is a great source of information on natural solutions during pregnancy including chiropractic care. |
"My experience with Dr. McMichael during the last 4 weeks of my pregnancy was terrific. With my history of back problems, the added weight of carrying a baby led me to McMichael Chiropractic. I was in excruciating pain and barely able to walk, sit, or lie down without feeling faint. Dr. McMichael was able to relieve my pain and keep me mobile without any harmful drugs or side effects. He and his staff are wonderful. I would highly recommend them." Cassie 
Give your baby a good start with chiropractic
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