Category: Pregnancy

Bottom Line:

Midwives, doulas, and OB-GYN’s can all be important during pregnancy. Each has a unique role to play, whether that’s support, education, or even delivery. Your prenatal team is there to make sure you have a safe and memorable birth experience, and when it comes to relieving pregnancy-related back pain, there is no better choice than a Chiropractor.

Why it Matters:

Chiropractors around the world work hand in hand with midwives, doulas, and OB-GYNs. For a Chiropractor, their role is to help an expecting mum stay active, pain-free, and as comfortable as possible both before and after her delivery.

– Over 90% of women will experience low back and pelvic pain during pregnancy.
– Women receiving Chiropractic care during pregnancy report an improved quality of life and less pain.
– Chiropractic and obstetric care together result in greater pain reduction than obstetric care alone.

Next Steps:

Take this handout and share it with your OB-GYN, midwife, or doula. Let them know you have a Chiropractor on your prenatal care team! Show them that research supports the use of Chiropractic care during pregnancy. This is the “evidence” they may need to know it’s a smart decision.

Science Source:

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Multimodal Intervention and Standard Obstetrics Care for Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Oct 2

Chiropractic Treatment of a Pregnant Patient with Lumbar Radiculopathy
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 2007. 6. 153-158

 

 

 

 

Bottom Line:

Did you know, 90% of women who receive Chiropractic care during pregnancy wish they could stay pregnant for another six months!? Ok, ok, that was a joke – but it’s no joke that research supports Chiropractic care as one of the most safe and effective options for assisting with pregnancy-related low back pain.

Why it Matters:

Even with all the changes that occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy, what doesn’t change is her daily responsibilities. Staying active and pain-free is essential for most women, especially knowing they can’t put the brakes on their lives just because they’re pregnant.

– Over 50% of women report back pain during pregnancy.
– Researchers have found Chiropractic care reduces low back pain in pregnant women by over 60%.
– These researchers also found those women receiving Chiropractic care reported significantly less trouble sleeping.

Next Steps:

Share it with a friend who is looking to start a family. You might be surprised how many women feel like there are no good options for dealing with the aches and pains associated with their pregnancies. Now thanks to you, they will now know Chiropractic is not only an option, it’s their best choice!

 

Science Source:

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Multimodal Intervention and Standard Obstetrics Care for Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Oct 23.

Chiropractic Spinal Manipulation for Low Back Pain of Pregnancy: A Retrospective Case Series
J Midwifery Womens Health. 2006 Jan-Feb; 51(1):e7-10.

Bottom Line:

Going through 3 trimesters and nearly 9 full months of carrying a baby is a long, long, long time. Even just a few months can seem like an eternity if you’re a mum dealing with pregnancy-related low back pain. We’ve got great news for you – it doesn’t need to be that way! Chiropractic care has helped millions of expecting mothers feel better than ever, before, during and after their pregnancies.

Why it Matters:

Between the extra weight, fatigue, and pain, pregnancy can be tough on a woman’s body. However, Chiropractic care can dramatically improve an expecting mom’s quality of life. The best part? Chiropractic is effective AND safe!

– Drastic hormone changes occur during pregnancy that affect a woman’s musculoskeletal system.
– The hormone relaxin loosens the ligaments of her pelvis and spine.
– The instability and loosening of these ligaments can cause her back and sciatica pain.

Next Steps:

You probably have friends who are pregnant right now or thinking of getting pregnant soon. Let them know they have a Chiropractor close by who can help them let the good times roll!

Science Source:

A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Multimodal Intervention and Standard Obstetrics Care for Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Oct 23.