Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Pregnant Women

There are lots of things that you can’t do during pregnancy. Fortunately, seeing a chiropractor isn’t one of them. In fact, visiting a chiropractor while pregnant often comes highly recommended by many midwives and healthcare professionals. That’s because there are a range of benefits associated with prenatal chiropractic care. Let’s take a look at them in more detail.

Relief from Back Pain

Back pain is one of the most common complaints among pregnant women, and the further into your pregnancy you are and the larger your baby grows, the more likely you are to suffer. Part of the reason for back pain is because your growing baby changes your natural posture, putting pressure on parts of your spine where there isn’t any usually. Back pain is also caused by the loosening of ligaments and joints in preparation for your baby’s arrival. However, routine chiropractic adjustments can help to keep your spine in alignment, strengthen your joints, and reduce the discomfort that you are experiencing.

Better Posture

Unfortunately, posture problems that occur during pregnancy can lead to longer-term problems including pain and mobility issues. Your chiropractor will be able to advise you on how to maintain the correct posture during your pregnancy, reducing the risk of injury as well as back pain.

Chiropractic Care Can Help to Reduce Nausea

Nausea is a common problem during pregnancy, and it’s not just restricted to the first trimester. Many people suffer from nausea and vomiting throughout their pregnancy and unsurprisingly, it can be frustrating and debilitating. Many people are surprised to discover that chiropractic care can actually help to reduce nausea. It does this by realigning your spine so that any pressure is taken off the spinal cord, improving the function of your central nervous system.

Better Sleep

Sleeping well when pregnant can be tough. Whether you’re getting up multiple times in the night to pee, your brain is ravaged by insomnia or weird pregnancy dreams, or you simply can’t get comfortable, regular chiropractic appointments have been shown to be effective for helping improve the quality and quantity of sleep. Your chiropractor will be able to help you find comfortable positions for sleeping, while regular adjustments will help your body systems to function properly, including those which shut our body down ready for sleep.

Healthier Pregnancy

When you’re pregnant, your personal health can have a direct impact on the health and wellbeing of your unborn child. This is because the stronger and healthier your immune system is, the stronger and healthier your babies should be, at least when they are first born. This is important for both of you – for fighting illness and ensuring that you are in the best possible health and condition when it comes to birth.

Recover Quicker Following the Birth

There's no doubt that you will be anxious to get back on your feet as quickly as possible following the birth of your child. Many mothers feel that regular pre-natal chiropractic care helped them to recover from labor much easier. This is thought to be a result of going through pregnancy and birth with the spine in proper alignment, and their chiropractor having prepared them for the best ways to move around safely during and after labor.

For more information about the benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant women, or to schedule an appointment, contact Cashae Spine & Sports in Silver Spring, Maryland at (240) 219-8975.