Migraines

Although pregnancy actually relieves migraines for many women, others continue to suffer this often debilitating condition throughout pregnancy. And, for some, pregnancy can make migraines even worse.

Chiropractors have a well-established record of relieving migraines for non-pregnant patients. For example, a 13-week study found that chiropractic care improved the frequency, duration, and intensity of migraines. Now, researchers are finding these same methods work for expecting moms, too. One case study found that chiropractic care for pregnant women was a safe alternative to drug-based headache relief. After only three sessions with an experienced chiropractor, the pregnant migraine-sufferer reduced her dependence on pain-relieving medications and experienced a significant decrease in the frequency of headaches.

Back pain

Carrying a basketball-sized bundle of joy on your abdomen is sure to throw your back out of whack. Experts say between 50% and 70% of pregnant woman suffer from back pain. These aches are caused by weight gain, posture changes, stress, and hormone fluctuations.

Stay drug-free by choosing chiropractic care to manage your back aches and pains. A case series published in the Journal of Midwifery and Womens Health found that 94% of pregnant women who visited chiropractors for back pain achieved reliefmany of them in as few as two visits.

Labor Pain

Your growing baby is causing havoc inside your body. From overstretched ligaments to loosening muscles, an expecting moms spine and pelvis can easily become imbalanced. While this triggers the aches and pains that are common throughout pregnancy, it also helps create a less-than-ideal labor. When the baby is cramped because ligaments and muscles arent positioned correctly, he or she can have a difficult time getting into the face-down birth position. Out-of-position babies can increase labor times and trigger the painful condition universally dreaded by moms-to-be: back labor.

A chiropractor will apply gentle adjustments to a pregnant womans spine, which relives tension on muscles and ligaments allowing them to stretch properly. The result is a baby who can more easily move into the correct birthing position, which translates into shorter labor times and less risk of back labor. In fact, one study showed that first-time moms who had prenatal chiropractic care spent 24% less time in labor than women who had not.

Post Baby Back Pain

Dont limit chiropractic care to your pregnancy, either. From lugging around a squirming 1-year-old to manipulating an infant carrier into the back seat of a coupe, parenting takes a toll on your back. Chiropractic care is a safe and effective way to relieve the aches, pains, and stress of raising a family.

If youre an expecting mom, consider looking for a Lawrenceville GA chiropractor to make your pregnancy, labor, and parenting pain-free and more enjoyable.

Dr. James Roman

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