Pregnancy Chiropractic in Miranda
Pregnancy is an adventure like no other, bringing considerable joy and anticipation, but various physical challenges can be experienced during the prenatal period. Chiropractic care offers a natural and gentle way to manage discomfort and promote overall wellness during this transformative time. Our approach at Unwind Health focuses on supporting your changing body throughout pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
What Are the Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care?
As your pregnancy progresses, your body changes significantly to accommodate your growing baby. These changes often lead to increased lower back pain due to postural shifts, particularly as the baby’s weight creates a more pronounced curve in your lower back.
Hormonal changes cause ligament laxity, discomfort, and instability in your joints. Many women experience round ligament pain and hip flexor strain as the uterus expands.
Chiropractic care addresses these issues by gently adjusting your spine and pelvis, helping to alleviate pain and maintain proper alignment. This can improve your comfort during pregnancy and contribute to an easier labour and delivery process.
Providing Custom-Tailored Care
We tailor our care plans to each stage of your pregnancy, ensuring conservative and gentle care throughout your journey. During the first and second trimesters, our approach focuses on gentle observation and subtle adjustments as needed. As you enter the later stages of pregnancy, typically around 35 weeks, we increase the frequency and intensity of care to optimise your body for natural birth outcomes.
Our care primarily involves chiropractic adjustments, but we may incorporate other techniques as appropriate. For instance, in very late-stage pregnancy (after 35 weeks), we might introduce dry needling to address specific muscle tension issues. We emphasise gentle therapies throughout your pregnancy, focusing on stretching ligaments and muscles and ensuring optimal joint function as your body undergoes significant changes.
We also provide guidance on ideal sleeping positions and exercises tailored to your specific needs. These may include postural exercises to help relieve pressure on ligaments and potentially assist with optimal fetal positioning.
Postpartum Care: Supporting Your Recovery
Just as chiropractic is beneficial during the prenatal period, postpartum chiropractic care is crucial for supporting your body’s recovery process. After giving birth, your body needs time to heal and readjust. The ligament laxity experienced during pregnancy can persist for several months postpartum, and new challenges, such as breastfeeding postures, can introduce additional strain on your body.
Our postpartum care focuses on addressing these issues, helping to ease discomfort and support your body as it returns to its pre-pregnancy state. This process typically takes about 6-8 months, during which regular chiropractic care can be highly beneficial.
Have the Positive Pregnancy You Deserve
Pain and discomfort shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying this special time. Contact Unwind Health today to schedule a consultation with one of our chiropractors and take that first step towards a more comfortable pregnancy.
