Pregnancy & Pediatric Care
Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. More women and birth providers are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care in pregnancy. Our techniques are gentle, safe, and effective during all stages of pregnancy. All of our Doctors at Kaufman Chiropractic have received training and have many years of experience caring specifically for pregnant women and children. Our Doctors are careful, calculated, and gentle with newborns and young kids - ensuring a positive experience for the whole family!
Why is it important to get adjusted during pregnancy?
During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. The following changes can result in a misaligned spine or joints:
- Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
- Pelvic changes
- Postural adaptations
Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy.
When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. This restriction is called intrauterine constraint.
A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery.
This can affect the mother’s ability to have a natural, non-invasive birth. Breech and posterior positions can interfere with the natural ease of labor and lead to interventions such as c-sections.
The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy can provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
- Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
- Controlling symptoms of nausea
- Reducing the time of labor and delivery
- Relieving back, neck or joint pain
- Preventing a potential cesarean delivery
The Webster Technique
Some of our Doctors have gone above their standard training to obtain a specific certification for the Webster Technique. This is specialized for pregnancy and postpartum and is a special technique that may help with pelvic disfunction, breech babies, and general comfort. The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and improve neurobiomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region. This often leads to mothers having more comfortable pregnancies and quicker labors. This technique is often specifically requested by some midwives and OB/GYN doctors.
Our certified Webster Technique Doctors are: (click on names to go to bio and schedule)
Resources and Citations:
https://icpa4kids.com/training/webster-certification/webster-technique/