Friday, October 4, 2013

Can Chiropractic Reduce Risks During Pregnancy and Delivery?


Pregnancy is a scary time whether it is your first of fifth and anything that can reduce the risks of complications and ensure a smoother pregnancy and a healthier child should be explored. So can chiropractic really help reduce risks for both mother and baby during pregnancy and delivery?

Is Chiropractic During Pregnancy Even Safe?

Absolutely. Many, many pregnant women visit chiropractors during pregnancy each year. Ask around at your Lamaze classes or even check out videos online and you'll see it in action.

Beyond just being safe chiropractic has been proven to lower many risks associated with pregnancy and child delivery and comes with many side benefits for the mother to be too. Fathers might even want to give it a crack or should at least do everything they can to keep mommy happy and relaxed from beginning to birth too.

How Can Chiropractic Adjustments During Pregnancy Help?

Chiropractic treatment during pregnancy can obviously help mothers to deal with their changing bodies which are rapidly being manipulated out of place and to lessen the trauma the chemical changes produce as well.

Some mothers have sworn by visiting their chiropractor for adjustments 3 times a week during pregnancy to help relieve back pain and headaches. For others it has even been one of the most effective solutions for combating nausea, while for some it is almost essential for ensuring the baby is able to grow correctly and move into the correct position for delivery.

Why is Chiropractic so Important for Reducing Labor and Delivery Risks?

While babies are born every day, if mothers and fathers were really aware of all of the odds of something going wrong the would probably be frozen with fear throughout the entire process and certainly would be in no hurry to go through it again. Fortunately chiropractic can do a lot to reduce these risks, especially at the most critical time - during labor.

Multiple surveys from around the world from the U.K. to Orlando, FL have shown that chiropractic treatment during the 3rd trimester can make a big difference in the length of time in labor. If that isn't enough motivation for all expecting mothers to call a chiropractor right now, there is more. Reports show first time mothers experienced 24% less time in labor on average and 39% less for those who have given birth before. This means it is far less likely to be subjected to a C-section or dangerous forceps or even vacuum extraction.

Even better a study by a member of the Board of Trustees for the American Medical Association showed 3rd trimester chiropractic care enabled women to deliver in much more comfort. This has been documented at about 50% less need to painkillers for mothers during delivery.

Clearly a more mobile, less stressed and pained mother and a smooth deliver means a safer, healthier baby who gets the best chance at his/ her new life. Who wouldn't want that for their partner or child?

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