EXPERT CARE FOR EXPECTING MOMS & PEDIATRICS

Structural chiropractic (during pregnancy) is concerned with the structural relationship between the spine, pelvis, and nervous system.  During pregnancy a woman’s body undergoes dramatic changes, both structurally, chemically (hormones), and emotionally.  Structural chiropractic care can help make pregnancy more comfortable, more enjoyable, and prepare the body for an easier, safer birth.

The body experiences very rapid changes during pregnancy (increased weight gain, change in posture, and hormones which relax stabilizing ligaments).  The changes are vital for growth and arrival of baby, but they can also interfere with other areas of life.  Common secondary conditions from this structural shift include aches and pain (low back, sciatica, pubic bone, tailbone, etc.), digestive disorders (reflux, heartburn, constipation, etc.), overall wellness (fatigue, sleep, emotional swings, etc.), and even disruptions of normal birth (baby’s position, onset or progression of birth).

Chiropractic care is a gentle, non-invasive approach to correcting and stabilizing the spine and pelvis.  Completely safe throughout pregnancy, chiropractic care helps the body work better and ultimately, can improve quality of life and potentially birth outcomes.  We have had a countless number of patients tell us chiropractic made their pregnancy more enjoyable and their birth shorter and easier.

After baby arrives, chiropractic is used to help the body recover and adapt to the new physical and emotional challenges of motherhood.  Most of our moms also get baby checked to determine if chiropractic can help with development and challenges like breastfeeding, digestion, comfort, and sleep etc.

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association website is a great resource, filled with research and articles that further explain the important role chiropractic plays in prenatal care. Dr. Dimos is certified in the Webster-technique and has extensive training and clinical experience working with pregnant women, pediatrics, and she’s also a mother. (Pssst, did we mention she is only one of two certified pediatric chiropractors (CACCP’s) in the entire state of New Hampshire?) To read more about the Webster Technique, check out our blog.