Prenatal Chiropractic

Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic

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Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Dr. Samantha Boyd specializes in prenatal chiropractic care. She is certified in the Webster Technique which is the main chiropractic technique used to provide care for pregnant women. Why is chiropractic care important during pregnancy? Even though pregnancy is a special time during a woman's life, it puts a lot of stress on a woman's body. Chiropractic care focuses on the alignment of the spine and pelvis. This stress being put on the woman's body can cause the spine and pelvis to become misaligned. As the baby grows and the woman continues to gain weight during pregnancy this additional stress and pressure on her body will continue to grow. Also, during pregnancy certain hormones are secreted which cause the joints, muscles, and ligaments to relax to get the body ready for labor and delivery. However they make it easier for the spine and pelvis to get out of alignment. Misalignments during pregnancy can commonly cause back pain, sciatica, hip pain, pubic pain, and neck pain. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help you maintain your alignment and either treat or prevent pain during pregnancy. Not only does chiropractic care treat the cause of many conditions, but it is natural and non-invasive and therefore does not introduce anything harmful the body or baby. Also, many women who have had more than one baby reported having a better labor and delivery with chiropractic care.

The Webster Technique

Dr.Boyd is certified in the Webster Technique. The Webster Technique is a chiropractic analysis system and adjustment with the goal of reducing sacral tension and pelvic joint dysfunction. There is also focus on reducing ligament tension and muscle relaxation. This will offset the stress that is put on a pregnant woman's body to ensure that you have the most comfortable pregnancy possible. This is also the technique that chiropractors use when a fetus presents in the breech position. Through chiropractic care we will create the enviroment and space necessary for the baby to get into the appropriate position for labor and delivery.

Postpartum Chiropractic Care

Typically there is residual stress present in a woman's body after labor and delivery. This is the result of being pregnant for 9 months and from additional stress put onto the woman's body as a result of labor and delivery. Therefore postpartum chiropractic care is essential for restoring alignment and proper body mechanics after pregnancy. Also, during the postpartum phase additional stress is put onto the body. There is constant stress and weight put onto a woman's body when holding and feeding her baby. This stress can commonly cause the neck and upper back to get out of alignment causing neck and back pain. This too can be treated with chiropractic care. Ultimately, if your spine and pelvis are in proper alignment it will allow your body to heal and recover from pregnancy optimally.