Prenatal and Pediatric Care
If you are thinking of becoming pregnant, this is the most important time to begin chiropractic care. Your body will be able to prepare for the changes of pregnancy better if care is started prior to conception. Even before becoming pregnant, chiropractic care will lead to more regular menstrual cycles and aid in the uterus’s better function. In addition to the proper function of systems and organs, your musculature and frame will also benefit by becoming stronger and more balanced overall. Chiropractic care restores proper nerve communication to muscles and organs, including reproductive organs. Unsurprisingly, couples trying to conceive have found great benefits in chiropractic.
You can still benefit greatly from chiropractic care if you are already pregnant. Low back strain increases as your baby’s belly grow. This change, along with changes in the way you are walking and a shift in your center of gravity, will increase your chances of having back pain and even headaches. The closer you get to your due date, your body will begin to release relaxin. Relaxin is a hormone that causes your ligaments to loosen, which is very beneficial as you give birth, but it can make any previous joint issues more prominent.
Recent studies on chiropractic care and pregnancy resulted in decreased labor duration. The labor time of first pregnancies was reduced by nearly 24%, and subsequent pregnancies were by almost 39%. Additional studies revealed a decreased need for pain medication by 50% and an overall reduction of pregnancy back pain reports of almost 85%.
Does your Chiropractor have advanced pregnancy training?
The Webster technique is a specific training protocol to help ensure the baby is positioned properly for birth. Dr. Baric has undergone training in this technique and has also undergone an additional 220 hours of training in pregnancy and pediatric case management. He knows what to monitor and has expertise above and beyond general chiropractic techniques relative to pregnancy. Put your trust in a doctor that focuses on these special techniques.
