Pregnancy is one of the most transformative times in a woman’s life. As exciting as it is, it also comes with its fair share of physical and emotional challenges. At Aspire Family Chiropractic, we believe expecting and new moms shouldn’t have to suffer through discomfort. Chiropractic care offers a safe, natural way to support your body through pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery.
Let’s explore why chiropractic care is one of the best wellness choices for moms-to-be and new mothers.
As baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, placing added stress on the:
Additionally, the hormone relaxin softens ligaments to prepare for delivery, often causing joint instability and discomfort. According to the American Pregnancy Association, up to 70% of pregnant women experience back pain at some point during pregnancy (1).
Reduces Back, Hip, and Pelvic Pain Gentle adjustments realign the spine and pelvis, reducing tension and pressure on nerves and muscles.
Improves Pelvic Balance for Baby Positioning Chiropractic care, particularly the Webster Technique, has been shown to help optimize fetal positioning and reduce the likelihood of breech presentations (2).
Enhances Nervous System Function Proper alignment supports the nervous system, promoting better energy, digestion, and sleep during pregnancy.
May Shorten Labor and Delivery Time Studies have suggested women receiving chiropractic care may experience shorter labor durations compared to those who do not (3).
Supports Overall Comfort and Wellness Regular care helps manage posture changes, sciatica, and ligament pain naturally without medications.
The journey doesn’t end after delivery. Postpartum recovery can be just as demanding as pregnancy. New moms experience:
Chiropractic care postpartum helps by:
At Aspire Family Chiropractic, we use techniques specifically designed for pregnancy and postpartum care. Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy are safe, gentle, and use no more pressure than checking a ripe avocado. Our goal is to help your body function at its best during every stage of your motherhood journey.
"Dr. Alexa has been such a transformative presence for me over the past few months! From pre-pregnancy to now being in my sixth month, she has been instrumental in keeping my body feeling good and adapting to all the changes it is experiencing. She truly listens to every concern and cares deeply about getting to the root of your issues. Would recommend her to anyone!!!" - Grateful mama-to-be
Pregnancy and early motherhood shouldn’t be a time of suffering. Chiropractic care helps keep you balanced, comfortable, and resilient.
📞 Contact Aspire Family Chiropractic today to schedule your prenatal or postpartum consultation and feel your best from bump to baby and beyond!
📚 References
American Pregnancy Association. (2022). Back Pain During Pregnancy. https://americanpregnancy.org Webster, L. (2000). Chiropractic care for pregnancy-related breech presentations. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 23(4), 267–271. Fallon, J. (1991). The effect of chiropractic treatment on pregnancy and labor: A comprehensive study. Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress. Miller, J.E., & Redmond, P. (2012). Chiropractic treatment of pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain: A prospective observational cohort study. Chiropractic & Manual Therapies, 20(1), 8.
