The most powerful blessing and creation is to have life growing inside of you. Cute little smiles, lots of baby gibberish, an adorable pout you can't resist, all which you will soon experience as part of being a mother to your little bundle of joy! The question is should pregnant women seek Chiropractic Care during their pregnancy? If you're looking for relief from aches and pain in a safe and natural way without harmful drugs, then the answer is YES. Chiropractic Care during pregnancy allows mommies to have an enjoyable, easier and safer delivery.

What to expect during pregnancy when you're expecting your little bundle of joy:

•     Physiological changes such as breast and uterus growth
•     Weight gain
•     Protruding belly
•     Increased back curvature
•     Abdominal muscles become stressed as the baby grows
•     Misaligned spine, pelvic ligaments, and loosening of the joints
•     Lower back, pelvis and hip pain

During the 1st Trimester: Chiropractic Care can help mommies balance their hormones that might be out of balance during pregnancy which can cause things such as:

•     fatigue
•     nausea/morning sickness
•     headaches
•     anxiety
•     constipation
•     joint pain/inflammation

During the 2nd Trimester: Chiropractic Care can help by:
 
While most women enjoy the "honeymoon"phase also known as the 2nd trimester of their pregnancy, others may struggle with lower back, ligament, pelvic, and hip pain because the womb is getting much bigger now that mommy's body is working for two. Following up with your regular Chiropractic Care checkups during pregnancy can help maintain and stabilize proper alignment improving prenatal back, pelvic and hip pain so mommies can:

•     stay active
•     sleep better
•     handle environmental stressors better
•     prevent hemorrhoids
•     maintain a healthy weight
•     relieve heartburn
•     prevent carpal tunnel

During the 3rd Trimester: Chiropractic Care can help with the possibility of the baby being in the breech position which can be brought on by hip and spine misalignment. The breech position is when the baby's rear or feet is positioned first which can result in an inference with the natural birthing process and can potentially lead to a cesarean section. Most mothers go through a cesearean-section because their body cannot handle the strain of delivery but through proper Chiropractic Care a cesearean-section can have potential to be prevented. A balanced pelvis allows the baby to have a greater chance of moving safely and naturally into the correct position for a comfortable delivery in a non-invasive way. Research suggests correct alignment during pregnancy of the pelvis and spine contributes to a more straightforward labor with less pain and trauma for both mommy and baby. Chiropractic postnatal care checkups after the delivery is also important because in some cases mommy's joints can come back together misaligned.

•     help optimize fetal positioning
•     help enhances baby development
•     relief for mommies from sciatica, rib, and pubic pain, and tailbone strain
•     reduced likelihood of utilization of epidurals, forceps, or vacuum

Dr. Gucciardo can help mommies feel more at ease during their pregnancy with Chiropractic Care and by possibly doing what is called a Webster Technique that is safe and natural, tailored fit to your needs and it's extremely gentle! Schedule an appointment today and experience the benefits of Prenatal and Postnatal Chiropractic Care for you and your baby.