How can Chiropractic Care help?

There are many different things you can do to encourage a positive birth experience, and of these, prenatal Chiropractic Care is vital. Chiropractic care aims to ensure your spine and nervous system- in particular your pelvis and lower back- are kept at their most optimal strength, position, and function both at preconception and throughout your pregnancy. You can be assessed by a chiropractor at any stage of your pregnancy (of course earlier is better), and you don’t need to be in pain or discomfort to make an appointment.

Chiropractic Care is the 3^rd choice of primary health care made by Australians (after medical and dental).

Chiropractic care aims to help your body to restore balance, movement and function, thereby reducing stress and tension on your body, spine, nervous system, and developing baby. With your body being well-supported by an optimally functioning spine and nervous system, you may experience less discomfort/ pain/ morning sickness, and be able to stay active for longer throughout your pregnancy³.

We work not only with your pelvis, but your entire body to help you achieve whole-body balance. This can help your body maintain optimum function throughout your pregnancy, and can contribute to a shorter, easier, and safer delivery of your baby. In fact, research and published studies have shown that regular chiropractic care throughout a pregnancy can reduce labour times by 24% for first time births, and 39% for births thereafter ⁴. This may reduce the need for analgesic medication during delivery by up to half ⁵. Many of our pregnant clients report relief from morning sickness and digestive discomfort with Chiropractic care!