Chiropractic researcher Dr. Joan Fallon, D.C. has spent over 26 years as a pediatric chiropractor, and has conducted many studies on pregnancy and chiropractic care. Her most recent findings showed a 24% reduction in average labor time for first-time mothers who received Chiropractic care, and 39% reduction for women who were delivering for the second or third time. In another study by orthopedic researcher Dr. Per Freitag M.D., the need for analgesics was reduced by 50% in the patients who received chiropractic adjustments.
Chiropractic Adjustments for Pregnancy + Prenatal Care
A woman’s body goes through huge changes when she’s pregnant. Ligaments loosen, organs are repositioned as the baby grows, spinal curvature changes, hormones race - a lot is going on. As these changes occur, they can cause pain and discomfort, sometimes even injury. The added weight of a developing baby can strain the body. Back pain is one of the most common pregnancy complaints.
You don’t have to suffer through the pain! Prenatal chiropractic care is a safe way to ease pregnancy-related discomfort. And while over-the-counter painkillers are harmful for both mom and baby, chiropractic treatment is safe, effective and comes with many benefits.
Dr. Buckhaults, D.C. successfully helps women through the entire prenatal and postnatal process so they can have more comfortable pregnancies, deliveries and better health as they recover and get to know their new babies.
Benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy
- Pelvic alignment and balance
- Less back pain and pubic pain
- Proper positioning of baby if presenting as breech
- Less back labor
- Reduced need for pain medication during labor
- Shorter labor times
- Less incidence of postpartum depression
Many of these issues arise from uneven weight distribution and the developing fetus pushing against the ribs and internal organs. When you carry most of your weight in front of you, it pulls your body out of proper posture and alignment. The result is muscle tension, nerve compression, and joint strain. Chiropractic adjustments from Dr. Buckhaults, D.C. at DC Family Chiropractic are a safe, gentle, non-invasive way to ease the stress on your body and provide you with relief from your pain.
Pregnancy Chiropractic Care FAQ
- Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Yes. Dr. Buckhaults, D.C. is trained in adjusting the spines of pregnant women. - How late in pregnancy is it possible to get an adjustment?
Patients have received adjustments even during labor. - How early in pregnancy is it possible to get an adjustment?
Patients can receive adjustments at the beginning of the pregnancy and throughout. - Do I have to have a problem in pregnancy to see a chiropractor?
Not at all. Periodic spinal checkups during pregnancy should be as common as periodic weight checkups. - Can spinal adjustments help postpartum depression?
Yes. For years chiropractic's beneficial effects on emotional stress and personality have been noted. - Can my baby receive chiropractic care?
Yes. Dr. Buckhaults, D.C. provides pediatric chiropractic care. Many of his patients have brought their newborns in for a spinal checkup, especially if the infant is experiencing symptoms such as colic, sleep issues, head tilt, difficulty breastfeeding and/or acid reflux, more commonly known as "spitting up", and constipation.