Prenatal & Postnatal Chiropractic Care
Childbirth is Demanding on Mom’s Body
At different stages of life, a different approach to chiropractic care is essential, and pregnancy is a great example. Pregnancy is one of the most important times in a mom’s life for her body to work and feel it’s best, and it brings many of its own challenges with it. Biomechanical and postural changes, coupled with hormone changes that affect ligament laxity, and the potential for heightened emotional stress loads are all taken into account when designing a prenatal care plan.
Gentle and Specific Care
Tailored to the unique needs of pregnant women, prenatal specific chiropractic adjustments help improve comfort and mobility, while respecting the unique needs of an expecting mom. There are some techniques that work exceptionally well during the prenatal and postnatal periods, and there are other approaches that we often intentionally avoid during this time.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy has been associated with shorter labour times, fewer medical interventions, and reduced pain levels during labour and birth, which is better for mom and baby. Reduced stress and trauma during birth helps mom and baby recover and thrive faster.
Helping Moms Thrive in the 4th Trimester
After the baby is born, mom’s body needs to recover quickly from the physical, chemical and emotional stresses of labour and birth, and prepare to navigate the new demands of caring for a little one.
Postnatal chiropractic care can help moms meet those needs more quickly, and is crucial for new mothers, as they navigate the 4th trimester, and all that motherhood brings with it. The postural loads of carrying and feeding babies, surviving new sleep challenges, navigating higher stress loads, all while recovering from birth, is a lot for a body to handle. Mom’s health has to remain a high importance at this time, so that she can be her best.
Be the Mom You Want to Be
A key trait of many moms is that they put everyone else before themselves. While this is admirable to a degree as a caretaker and provider, you cannot fill from an empty cup. You have to feel and function your best if you want to provide for your family and others.
Your health can and should be a high priority in your life.