Chiropractic for Easier Stress-Free Childbirth

Many women seek out alternative therapies to manage lower back pain during pregnancy.  Some may not realize that the less obvious pregnancy symptoms such as

• heartburn,
• morning sickness,
• headaches,
• sciatica,
• pubic bone pain,
• swollen ankles,
• constipation,
•  mal-positioned babies (i.e. transverse/posterior/breach presentations) can all be alleviated and treated with specific chiropractic adjustments.  Having a balanced nervous system makes each week of pregnancy more comfortable!

Perhaps the most important influence chiropractic has in this process in supporting the ligaments and muscles around the womb, to allow for the most optimal SHAPE of the actual space in the pelvis.  When this is achieved, labor and delivery are so much easier!

Studies show an 84% decrease in pain levels in labor with consistent chiropractic care in pregnancy!   Statistics also show that chiropractic reduces the need for pain medication in labor by 50%, and reduces overall labor time by 39%!

I have known these statistics for some time, but it all finally came together 3 months ago in my personal experience.  I planned a home-birth for my first baby last April.  I knew that weekly chiropractic and yoga made me feel much better throughout my second and third trimester.  I was hopeful that it would also make my delivery easier as well.  I labored at home with my husband and midwives for 7 hours, and delivered my son, Desmond, at home with absolutely no medication, epidural, or tearing!  I give all the credit to the wonderful art of chiropractic and prenatal yoga! 

Having a properly aligned pelvis made it possible to avoid all interventions, and also made an extremely speedy recovery post-partum!  I highly recommend all pregnant women schedule a consultation with a chiropractor to check the alignment of their pelvis!  The results are truly amazing!

Dr. Susan Quigley, D.C.

SuNu Wellness Center    12455 Ridgedale Dr Suite 203    Minnetonka, MN 55305      952.314.7035