Chiropractic and Pregnancy

Supporting a Healthy Pregnancy and Natural birth with Gentle Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy is a time of incredible change, and your body undergoes many changes to accommodate your growing baby. As your center of gravity shifts and ligaments relax, you may experience discomfort, back pain, pelvic misalignment, and even difficulties during labour. Chiropractic care offers a safe and effective way to support your body through these changes, promoting optimal alignment and overall well-being for you and your baby.

How does Chiropractic help?

Chiropractic care involves adjusting spinal subluxations (misalignments that disrupt
nerve function) to improve the brain/body connection, aiding healing and enhancing
health.

"All disease results from a dysfunction of the flow of intelligence." -
Deepak Chopra, MD

‍
Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy:

✔ Relieves back, neck, and joint pain
✔ Improves pelvic alignment for a smoother birth process
✔ Reduces tension on the uterus and surrounding ligaments
✔ May reduce symptoms like heartburn, sciatica, shortness of breath, constipation, frequent urination and pelvic pain.
✔May help decrease labour and delivery time
✔ Supports overall nervous system function, benefiting both mother and baby
‍

The Webster Technique

Dr. Shondelle is certified in the Webster Technique, a specialised chiropractic adjustment that focuses on balancing the pelvis and reducing tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments.

According to the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, the Webster Technique has an 82% success rate in resolving breech presentations when applied correctly. However the objective of the Webster technique is not to turn babies or assess/manage foetal positions directly, it is to allow for proper pelvic alignment to encourage your baby to move into the optimal positioning and allow for a safer, more comfortable birth.

“Women who received Chiropractic adjustments in their third trimester were able to carry and deliver their child with much more comfort”
Dr Irvin Henderson MD (A member of AMA board of trustees)

Safe & Gentle Care for Expecting Mothers

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe, gentle, and specifically tailored to support your changing body, including the use of specially designed pregnancy pillows to accommodate your growing belly. Dr Shondelle will talk through any of your concerns and is always happy to communicate with your OBGYN about your care.