Pregnancy is extremely hard on the body, and most women are told by their OBGYN that it is normal and there is nothing that can be done about the symptoms. Women may experience morning sickness, pelvic and back pain, inability to breathe well, and inability to sleep comfortably. However, while they may not cure the symptoms completely, chiropractic treatments can lower the severity of them. Here are a few ways that an adjustment can help during pregnancy.
Fixing Imbalance Issues
As your child grows in your uterus, your body will adapt to the changes. This means that your spine will shift, as will your pelvic bones. This will result in your body being imbalanced and one leg will appear shorter than the other. When you are imbalanced, you will not distribute the weight evenly and it can cause problems later in pregnancy, especially during the birth. Chiropractors have the ability to help manipulate your bones back into a more natural position. This will give you more comfort, but will make the birthing process easier.
Regulate Blood Flow
During pregnancy, it is common for blood pressure to rise. The increase is often due to the baby adding pressure on the veins in your pelvic region. In addition to your overall blood pressure rising, you may notice that you will experience extreme swelling in your lower limbs, especially the ankles. High blood pressure may lead to preeclampsia, which will create a situation where the baby may need to be born early. With a good chiropractor, your pelvis can be repositioned to help the baby get into the natural birthing position, and take the pressure off your veins.
Less Back Pain
If your body is not in alignment, and your baby's position is pressed against your back, you are more likely to suffer from lower back pain. In addition, it is possible that you will experience back labor because your body is already trying to compensate with being out of alignment. Having your spine in alignment is vital because your spinal nerve needs to be relaxed to give you the best chance at relaxing during labor. Pinched nerves will add to the pain you are experiencing with the contractions. When you are in pain, your body will not be able to dilate properly because it is unable to function over the pain signals.
With proper prenatal chiropractic care, you will be able to help your body adjust to your growing child and send messages throughout your body. When your nervous system is running like it should, you will have less pain, have a better chance at a healthier baby, and experience a more pleasant delivery.
To learn more, contact a chiropractic clinic like Rockwood Chiropractic.
Share23 June 2015
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