Why Pregnant People Choose Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy is a unique season of life, filled with excitement and sometimes discomfort. In Elwood and Bayside, many pregnant individuals visit a chiropractor to help their bodies adapt more comfortably to these changes.

🌿 Why See a Chiropractor During Pregnancy?

As the body prepares to grow and birth a baby, hormones like relaxin soften ligaments and joints (Horman, 2012). This can create:
✅ Pelvic instability
✅ Lower back and hip pain
✅ Difficulty moving comfortably

Chiropractors trained in pregnancy care use gentle techniques to help realign the spine and pelvis, easing discomfort and improving movement (Borggren, 2007).

🌿 Common Pregnancy Conditions Chiropractic May Help

Many people in Elwood seek chiropractic support for:

• Pelvic girdle pain and back pain

• Sciatica (nerve pain down the leg)

• Round ligament discomfort in the belly or groin

• Difficulty sleeping due to musculoskeletal strain

Regular care can also help maintain pelvic balance, which may improve the space available for a baby to move into the ideal birthing position (Sandal et al., 2016).

🌿 Shorter Labour Times

Research has shown that individuals receiving chiropractic care throughout pregnancy experience an average of 24% shorter labour times (Fallon, 1991). For first-time parents, this number can be even higher.

🌿 Where to Find Help

If you live in Elwood, Brighton, or Bayside and are considering a Pregnancy Chiropractor, I am available at Pando Society in Elwood.

References:

• Borggren, C. (2007). Pregnancy and Chiropractic: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 6(2): 70-74.

• Fallon, J. (1991). The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labour: A Comprehensive Study. Proceedings of the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics, 1991:10–17.

• Horman, J. (2012). Hormones in Pregnancy. Journal of Endocrinology.

• Sandal, L. et al. (2016). The Effects of Pelvic Alignment on Birth Outcomes. Midwifery Journal.