Studies have shown that women receiving chiropractic care throughout their first pregnancy had 24% shorter labour times than the group which was not adjusted, and multiparous subjects reported 39% shorter labour times.
Studies have shown that women receiving chiropractic care throughout their first pregnancy had 24% shorter labour times than the group which was not adjusted, and multiparous subjects reported 39% shorter labour times.
Chiropractic care can help support an easier pregnancy overall, a significantly decreased time in labor, and an easier transition back to optimal postpartum health.
Pre- and post-natal care refer to prenatal and postpartum healthcare treatments for expectant mothers. Chiropractic prenatal care and Webster’s technique are safe and effective treatments that can be very beneficial throughout pregnancy and postnatal care following delivery.
Expectant mothers deal with many physical changes, including:
A doctor of chiropractic is trained to detect and gently correct spinal dysfunctions and muscle imbalances so an expectant mother’s pregnancy and post-pregnancy is as comfortable as possible.
Ideally, chiropractic treatments should begin early in the pregnancy so that an individualized treatment plan can be developed before they arise.