Importance of Visiting a Pregnancy Chiropractor in Everett and Seattle, WA 

There’s no denying that pregnancy and bringing new life into this world are gifts, but it’s also hard to deny the effects that pregnancy can have on the body. In this guide, our team at Cornerstone Chiropractic discusses some of those effects and how a prenatal chiropractor can help.

Effects of Pregnancy on the Spine and Pelvis

A mother’s body is an amazing thing. It adapts to the little one growing inside and can accommodate a whole new life. In doing so, though, the spine goes through a great deal.

As the baby grows, the mother’s body has to support the additional weight. Often, this causes muscles in the back to overcompensate, leading to pain and tension.

As this overcompensation occurs, it can put too much strain on the spine, leading to misalignment, nerve compression, and more. And sadly, all of these effects can impact the amount of space the baby has to move into the optimal position for birth.

This pressure also causes a shift in posture, which can cause issues with the pelvic area. Those issues can make labor more difficult and much longer than necessary. Fortunately, a prenatal chiropractor can address all of these issues.

How Does Chiropractic Care Benefit Mom and Baby?  

A prenatal chiropractor specializes in gentle pregnancy chiropractic adjustment techniques that both address the pain and tension that mom experiences while ensuring a healthy delivery.

The Webster technique is a very effective pregnancy chiropractic adjustment that seeks to treat pelvic misalignment. In doing so, it helps mothers achieve a much more comfortable pregnancy, reduce labor and delivery time, and even reduce the chances of a breech birth or undesired C-sections by helping babies turn to the optimal birth position.

The Webster technique is more than an adjustment, however. It also works to loosen muscles and ligaments that might be tight and interfere with pregnancy and birth. In doing so, it can help relieve leg pain and tightness, back pain, and even a narrowing birth canal. It’s wise to begin the Webster technique as soon as possible after discovering you’re pregnant, but make it a priority to begin at least by week 32 of your pregnancy for the best outcome.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Pregnancy Chiropractor in Everett and Seattle, WA 

If you’re currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant soon, our team at Cornerstone Chiropractic wants to help ensure you have the healthiest pregnancy and labor process. Call (425) 379-6301 to schedule an appointment with our team today.