One of the most critical times for a woman to receive chiropractic care is during pregnancy. For many pregnant women, pain in the lower back, as well as hip pain, is part of the experience. Approximately 50 percent of pregnant women will experience back or joint pain at some point before delivering.

More than 1 million chiropractic adjustments are performed daily, and complications are uncommon. Chiropractic care is thought to be safe during your pregnancy.

Fortunately, relief may be as close as a Grand Rapids MI chiropractor visit. In this article, we will discuss chiropractic during pregnancy and its benefits.

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What to Expect from Chiropractic Care in Grand Rapids MI When You're Pregnant

Most experts recommend that pregnant women should visit a licensed chiropractor when pregnant. Chiropractors treat various health issues, including back pain and one of the most common pregnancy concerns is low-back pain.

Chiropractors are professionals who have received specialized training in the field. They take a holistic approach to health care, healing, and restoring the body's microenvironment.

Some things you can expect from chiropractic care while pregnant are listed below.

Alleviate pain.

During pregnancy, chiropractors make minor adjustments to help women manage their pain.

Chiropractors perform adjustments that alleviate pregnant patients' joint, back, and neck pain. As the fetus grows and gains weight, the center of gravity of the mother shifts. As a result, their posture adjusts to reflect this adjustment.

By adjusting the spine, chiropractors can help you maintain balance in the spine and pelvis so that you can carry your baby with better postural support. When the pelvis is aligned, your growing baby has room.

Ease pregnancy nausea.

Generally, most pregnant women deal with morning sickness. Nausea disrupts the body's normal functioning, making it uncomfortable to carry out routine activities. Nausea lasts for the entire first trimester and also causes some other problems in the body.

An experienced chiropractor can help you reduce pregnancy nausea by implementing chiropractic adjustments. Nausea can be treated by realigning the spine. With a slight realignment of the spine, chiropractors can improve the overall functioning of the nervous system. Furthermore, chiropractic adjustments can help you achieve proper hormonal balance and reduce the severity of morning sickness.

Help reposition the baby.

Sometimes the baby is not in the correct position for delivery. For the baby to be delivered in the optimal position, the head should come first and then the rest of the body. If the head is pushed back, delivering the baby becomes challenging. Chiropractic care during pregnancy also helps with fetal positioning and misaligned pelvis.

Chiropractors can help you optimize the position of the baby. Moreover, the treatment provided by chiropractors helps take care of your pelvic muscles. The baby grows gradually and needs enough space to move freely to attain a head-first position during delivery, avoiding the breech position.

Reduce the length of time you're in labor.

Many mothers have reported intense pain during their baby's birth. However, regular chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can quickly reduce labor pain and delivery complications.

Chiropractic treatment helps ensure that the pelvis, hips, and spine are correctly aligned. The nerves of the body function optimally when they are appropriately aligned. The spinal nerves are in charge of controlling cervix contractions during labor and delivery.

Research shows that chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy allow for more relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles. The chiropractor's goal is to correct the subluxations in the pelvis to help balance the uterus and enable the baby to get into a better position.

Help with postpartum pain.

Chiropractic care will assist you in recovering from difficult labor and delivery by reducing pain, shortening recovery time, and avoiding the use of drugs.

Studies show that chiropractors provide both short-term and long-term pain relief after childbirth. This is because chiropractic treats the central nervous system, which controls your body's functions, including healing.

Chiropractic care can offer many benefits for postpartum women. Some of these benefits include:

• Relieving back pain
• Improving digestion
• Preventing and treating postpartum depression
• Regulating hormones and easing stress levels

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When to Start Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Many women incorporate prenatal chiropractic care into their plans for pregnancy wellness and safer delivery.

There is generally no right or wrong time to begin chiropractic care when you’re expecting. Pregnant women typically schedule an initial chiropractic prenatal appointment at some point during the first trimester. It’s common to see a chiropractor once per month during the first trimester and throughout pregnancy.

More frequent visits may be helpful if you suffer from extreme nausea or discomfort during pregnancy. Many women find increasing visits as they move into the second and third trimesters more helpful. Discuss your desire to seek prenatal chiropractic care with your doctor before booking your first chiropractic appointment if you have any reasons to be concerned about pre existing health issues or high-risk ectopic pregnancy.

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Which Week of Pregnancy Should I Stop Chiropractic Care?

According to the American Pregnancy Association, there is no reason to avoid chiropractic care at any stage of your pregnancy. Chiropractic care is safe for most pregnancies unless you have a high-risk pregnancy, are experiencing vaginal bleeding, or are at risk of premature labor.

If you are in your third trimester, a chiropractic specialist can ensure that nothing in your body restricts your baby's movement; if needed, an adjustment can be performed to realign your pelvis. You are advised to work with a chiropractor trained in prenatal techniques, which your OB-GYN approves.

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