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Pregnancy and Chiropractic


At first glance, most people dont see the connection between chiropractic and pregnancy. However, there are four stages in which having an optimally working nervous system can help both mother and child.

Pregnant mom with child

Our pregnant patients often report shorter, more pleasant deliveries when they receive chiropractic care.

Chiropractic care prior to conception promotes a more regular menstrual cycle and optimal uterine function. It prepares the body to be as strong, supple and as balanced as possible to carry the pregnancy.


Regular chiropractic care helps maintain uterine ligament flexibility and balance. When the growing baby is comfortable it can assume the optimal birthing position.

Labor and Birth

Mothers who get adjusted during the birth process seem to require less intervention. When the mother remains supple, the baby can move more easily through the birth canal.

After Birth

Even natural births can stress a babys spine. Breastfeeding problems can arise if the baby has a subluxation and is unable to comfortably turn its head to one side.


Having a more normally working nervous system, especially when youre pregnant, creates the optimal environment for your baby to realize his or her fullest potential.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Will adjustments hurt my baby?

Of course not. This is a common concern among parents who mistakenly think their child will receive adjustments like the ones they receive. Not only are adjusting techniques modified for each persons size and unique spinal problem, an infants spine rarely has the long-standing muscle tightness seen in adults. This makes the energy needed to adjust a childs spine considerably less than an adults does.
Will adjustments make my spine too loose?

No. Only the spinal joints that are locked up receive adjustments. This allows weakened muscles and ligaments to stabilize and heal.
Pregnancy is natural. Why would I need chiropractic?

Being born is a natural phenomenon. Its what weve done to the birth process that has become increasingly suspect. In hospitals, birth is often treated like a disease. A newborns introduction to the world is often accompanied by a severe drop in temperature, loud noises and other insensitivities. The administration of drugs and anesthesia can have a profound effect on a newborn.
Will my medical doctor approve?

What does my spine have to do with my baby?

Pregnancy may be one of the best times to receive chiropractic care! While its always good to have an optimally functioning nervous system, its especially helpful now. Both mother and baby can benefit. Adjusting methods are adapted to a mothers size, weight and condition. During this period of weight gain and hormonal changes, many mothers seek chiropractic care. Many report shorter and easier births.