You see a lot of doctors once you receive the exciting news that you’re pregnant. Your calendar fills up with regular visits: to your OBGYN and your primary care doctor—and maybe even more.
In the midst of all that, we encourage you to see one more important professional during this transitional time in your life: a chiropractor.
Through your entire pregnancy, your body changes to accommodate your growing baby. These rapid shifts can cause pain and discomfort through your neck, back, legs, and more.
But when you come to Family & Sport Chiropractic, we can help you find relief through our prenatal care services.
Here are some benefits of chiropractic care for pregnancy near Iowa City.
Reduced Pain
Pregnancy can cause pain throughout your entire body, but many women notice their lower back and legs hurt first or most intensely.
This happens because the extra weight from the baby causes your organs, bones, and muscles to move slightly, and your center of gravity shifts downward. All of this movement results in strains and pain as pressure builds on your joints and bones.
Our chiropractors offer gentle spinal adjustments and realignments to ease discomfort in any affected areas of your body.
Reduce the Risk of a Breech Baby
Babies typically arrive head first (vertex presentation). If they are in a breech presentation, your delivery doctor might either turn them or recommend a C-section for safety.
Sometimes, babies stay in breech because your pelvis shifts and becomes misaligned, which reduces the amount of room that your baby has to move.
Using the Webster technique, our gentle adjustments realign your pelvis and give your child more space to get into the best possible position for delivery. With fewer complications, chiropractic care can also help reduce the duration of your labor and delivery, so you can hold your baby in your arms that much sooner.
Relieve Discomfort for a More Enjoyable Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a special time for you and your growing family. We want you to enjoy every moment of your motherhood journey with as few aches and pains as possible.
With our chiropractic care for pregnancy near Iowa City, we help this transitional time go as seamlessly as possible. To learn more about prenatal services, request a consultation or try our treatment planning tool.
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