Pregnancy - Thrive Chiropractic

Chiropractic and Pregnancy

Dr. Donovan is certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction during a mother's pregnancy. In so doing, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved (See below for a description and link about the Webster technique). Additionally, because of the effect the chiropractic adjustment has on all body functions by reducing nerve system stress, pregnant mothers may have significant benefit by having their spines checked regularly throughout pregnancy, optimizing health benefits for both the mother and baby.
The Webster Technique, discovered by Dr. Larry Webster, in 1978, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), is a specific chiropractic adjustment to eliminate sacral misalignment and improve nerve system function. He developed it as a specific sacral adjustment for pregnant women to help balance pelvic muscles and ligaments and potentially improve birth outcome. The first woman who came into his practice and had this technique applied was pregnant with a breech baby. Shortly after beginning care, the baby turned to a head down position. Dr. Webster continued to offer this adjustment for all pregnant mothers in his practice. For those presenting breech, he claimed a 95% rate of these babies assuming a more optimal positioning for birth. This led to great interest by chiropractors, birth providers and mothers seeking options for safer, easier natural births.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12183701
Some benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy:
-Decreased labor and delivery time
-Neck, back, hip, leg and joint pain relief
-Decreased need for pain medication
-Decreased need for medical interventions, like C-sections
-Maintenance of a healthy pregnancy
-Helps reduce the risk of post-partum depression
-Reduces risk for breeched presentation
-Relief from many common discomforts such as heartburn, swollen ankles and feet, headaches, and constipation
-Better sleep and relaxation
-Greater comfort for mother and baby
-The potential for an easier delivery
-Increase the mother's overall quality of life