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Pregnancy FAQs

Why should I have Chiropractic Care during pregnancy? 

According to the American Pregnancy Association

During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. 

The following changes can result in a misaligned spine or joints: 

  • Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
  • Pelvic changes
  • Postural adaptations

Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. 

When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint. 

A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. 

This can affect the mother’s ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth. Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as c-sections 

The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively. 

Source: American Pregnancy  

What Are the Benefits of Having Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?

According to the American Pregnancy Association

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include: 

  • Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
  • Controlling Symptoms of nausea
  • Reducing the time of labor and delivery
  • Relieving back, neck or joint pain
  • Preventing a potential cesarean delivery 

What Is the Webster Pregnancy Technique? 

The late Larry Webster, D.C., Founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association(ICPA), developed a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduce undue stress in her uterus and supporting ligaments. 

This balanced state in the pelvis has been clinically shown to allow for optimal fetal positioning. The technique is known as the Webster Technique. 

https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/chiropractic-care during-pregnancy/ 

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated. 

Source: ICPA For Kids 

Our chiropractor here at Pillar Holistic Living, Dr. Jessica Caruso is a Webster Certified Chiropractor and is an active and up to date member of the ICPA.

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