After you get done reading this short informational blog chiropractic and pregnancy should go together in your mind like peanut butter and jelly, cookies and milk, apple cider and a chilly fall day, or ice cold lemonade and summertime… my list of analogies could go on forever but you get the picture. The human body is incredible and capable of so many amazing things. For females, one of those incredible things is creating new life inside her body. However, this process can take it’s toll. This is why self care is so important, at all times, but especially during pregnancy. One of the many health focused priorities during pregnancy is scheduling regular adjustments with your chiropractor.
During pregnancy, one of the most common issues us women face is round ligament tension. For those who may not know, your round ligament attaches your uterus to the labia majora. The growing uterus puts extra strain on this ligament and can cause much discomfort within the mother’s pelvic bowl. Webster certified chiropractors are trained to release this ligament easing maternal discomfort and allowing the uterus more space to stretch and grow. Additionally, many moms face discomfort in the pelvic region in various areas including pubic symphysis pain, lower back pain, sacroiliac pain, and muscle tension. Chiropractic care can ease these symptoms by aligning your body to allow the cessation of symptoms due to being out of alignment, such as muscle tension. Chiropractic care benefits during pregnancy don’t stop there though, they also help baby out during the growing process as well. Chiropractic care creates optimal room for your baby to grow throughout pregnancy by assuring your pelvic bones, as well as all other bones, are in proper alignment. Being in proper alignment as we discussed above allows for the muscles and ligaments to relax and creates more physical space for your baby to be able to move, stretch, and grow. Now that we’ve discussed the importance of chiropractic care during pregnancy, let’s move into discussing chiropractic care for the laboring process and postpartum journey.
In addition to benefiting both mama and baby during the pregnancy, chiropractic care can also allow for a smoother laboring process. By assuring your body is in proper alignment you are giving your body the best chance possible to be able to do what it innately knows how to do, in this specific case that we’ve been discussing that would be delivering your baby. The benefits don’t sop here though. Chiropractic care for both you and baby after birth is essential. Just as the birthing of your baby is physically tough on you, it is tough on your baby too! The birthing process for both baby and mama is an extremely beautiful but laborious one. Just as your body needs to recover, baby’s body needs to as well. By getting adjusted, along with other conscious wellness actions, you are helping give your body the optimal environment to heal and recover in.
In closing, chiropractic care allows for your body to create it’s optimal environment to grow new life, transform, heal, and recover in. I hope chiropractic care now goes together in your mind just as easily as ice cold lemonade on a hot summer day. Don’t delay, book your appointment today!
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