Pregnancy & Chiropractic

Question: Is Chiropractic safe during Pregnancy?
Answer: Absolutely!

Question: Why would Pregnant Women see a Chiropractor?
Answer: Pregnancy is a process that prepares a woman's body to facilitate the delivery of the precious cargo that is growing in her womb. During this process, the pregnant woman may feel some pain and/or discomfort as her body adapts to these changes, which include hormonal, as well as posture and balance changes.

Chiropractors often see women wanting some relief from the discomfort they're experiencing with their pregnancy. Chiropractic adjustments free up the spine from misalignments and pinched nerves to allow greater mobility and comfort to the pregnant woman.

Question: Are Pregnant Women adjusted the same way as everyone?
Answer: Depending on comfort, Chiropractic adjustments for a pregnant woman is usually the same as any other patient. Alternative forms of spinal adjustments, including very low-force techniques, can be applied to have the same effect as the regular adjustments.

Overall, Dr. Alfie pays close attention to his pregnant patients' needs and tailors his adjustments accordingly.

Chiropractic research has shown that women who receive Chiropractic care during their pregnancy report to be more comfortable during their pregnancy and their labour. Furthermore, they experience a greater sense of wellbeing throughout their pregnancy as well as shorter labour and delivery times with fewer complications and fewer interventions.

Dr. Alfie has personally cared for and assisted many pregnant women throughout and beyond their pregnancy.

If you are pregnant and would like to know more about how Chiropractic can assist you with your pregnancy, please call us on 9826 3034 or send us an e-mail.

We look forward to your call.