Prenatal Chiropractors in Lincoln, NE

Dr. Shane Davidson DC Lincoln, NE Chiropractor

Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings about a multitude of changes in your body as it adapts to accommodate a growing baby. One significant change involves the release of the hormone relaxin, which loosens your joints, facilitating a smoother labor and delivery process. However, at times, this increased joint flexibility can lead to structural instability and discomfort. Additionally, factors such as carrying extra weight, weakened abdominal muscles, or an exaggerated lower back curve can contribute to spinal misalignment and pain during pregnancy.

The good news is that chiropractic care is a generally safe and effective option for pregnant women. It not only helps alleviate back, hip, and joint pain but also promotes pelvic balance, ensuring your baby has ample space as your pregnancy progresses. This can potentially result in a quicker and more comfortable labor and delivery experience.

Is Seeing a Chiropractor Safe During Pregnancy?

Experiencing pregnancy can bring about significant changes in your body, often leading to new aches and discomfort in your joints and muscles. For those who’ve dealt with back pain prior to pregnancy, these new discomforts can be even more challenging. Seeking chiropractic care during pregnancy is generally a safe and effective way to alleviate these pains. However,chiropractic care is not typically recommended during pregnancy if you’re facing specific conditions, including vaginal bleeding, placenta previa or placental abruption, ectopic pregnancy, or moderate to severe toxemia. In these cases, it’s essential to prioritize medical advice and care.

Chiropractors who work with pregnant women are well-equipped to make adjustments while considering their growing bellies. They utilize specially designed adjusting tables that ensure comfort and safety, avoiding pressure on the abdomen.

Additionally, chiropractors can provide valuable guidance on effective stretches that can help relieve tension and ease discomfort during pregnancy. This holistic approach can contribute to a more comfortable and enjoyable pregnancy journey.

How Chiropractic Care Benefits Pregnancy

Chiropractic care is a valuable addition to your prenatal routine, offering a range of benefits during pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Even if you don’t have a specific complaint, you’ll likely find yourself feeling significantly better after a chiropractic adjustment.

Let’s explore how chiropractic care can enhance your pregnancy experience:

Chiropractor Alleviates Pregnancy Pain

Chiropractors focus on aligning the spine, muscles, joints, and ligaments, which, in turn, enhances stability in the pelvic region. This can effectively alleviate discomfort and pain associated with pregnancy.

Chiropractor Eases Pregnancy Nausea

Chiropractic adjustments target the spinal cord and spinal nerves, integral components of the nervous system. By improving the functioning of the nervous system, chiropractors may help reduce pregnancy-related nausea.

Chiropractor Facilitates Baby’s Position

In situations where the baby may not have enough space or is in a breech position, chiropractors can work on pelvic alignment and address issues with ligaments and muscles in the pelvic area. This reduces intrauterine constraint, allowing for a more optimal delivery position and affording the baby more space to move.

Chiropractor Shortens Labor Duration

Women who incorporate chiropractic care into their pregnancy routine often experience significantly shorter labor times, typically between 25% to 31% less. Chiropractors attribute this to the improved alignment in the pelvic region, reducing intrauterine constraint and making it easier for the baby to pass through the birth canal. This results in a shorter and less strenuous labor process.

How Novo Chiropractic Lincoln Can Help You In Pregnancy

At Novo Chiropractic Lincoln, we prioritize your comfort, safety, and well-being throughout your pregnancy. Our prenatal chiropractors are highly trained to provide personalized care, addressing the unique needs and concerns of expectant mothers.

A central focus of our care is maintaining and enhancing the alignment of the pelvis. This is particularly important in alleviating the common back, hip, and joint pain experienced during pregnancy. By prioritizing pelvic alignment, we aim to enhance your overall well-being.

Additionally, our chiropractors pay close attention to the ligaments and muscles in the pelvic region, ensuring they are in the best possible condition. This not only helps reduce any intrauterine constraint but also provides your baby with more space and a favorable position for delivery.

Beyond chiropractic adjustments, Novo Chiropractic Lincoln adopts a holistic approach to pregnancy care. We consider your overall health and wellness, offering support and guidance that extends beyond the adjustment table. This includes lifestyle recommendations and exercises aimed at enhancing your pregnancy experience.

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Dr. Shane Davidson Lincoln, NE Chiropractor
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