Pregnancy

How does Chiropractic Care help with pregnancy?

Pregnant patients can benefit greatly through chiropractic care. Dr. Kris is certified in the Webster Technique which is a specific chiropractic analysis & adjustment that

  • reduces stress of the nervous system

  • balances pelvic bones, muscles & ligaments

  • optimizes the mother’s pelvic function in pregnancy and birth

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can offer several potential benefits for expectant mothers:

  • Pain Relief: Many pregnant women experience discomfort and pain, particularly in the lower back, pelvis, and hips, as their bodies adapt to the growing baby. Chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate these symptoms by realigning the spine and pelvis, reducing pressure on nerves, and relieving muscle tension.

  • Optimal Pelvic Alignment: Proper pelvic alignment is crucial for a smooth delivery. Chiropractic adjustments may help ensure that the pelvis is properly aligned, which can potentially improve the baby's position for birth and reduce the likelihood of complications such as breech presentation.

  • Improved Range of Motion: Pregnancy hormones like relaxin can loosen ligaments and joints, leading to increased mobility but also potentially contributing to instability and discomfort. Chiropractic care can help maintain or restore proper joint function and mobility, allowing pregnant women to move more comfortably.

  • Prevention of Postural Changes: As the baby grows, pregnant women may experience changes in posture that can lead to additional strain on the spine and muscles. Regular chiropractic care can help address these postural changes and prevent them from becoming more severe.

  • Reduced Labor Time: Some studies suggest that pregnant women who receive chiropractic care throughout their pregnancy may have shorter labor times and less need for interventions such as epidurals or cesarean sections. While more research is needed to confirm these findings, some women report positive birth experiences after receiving chiropractic care.

  • Overall Wellness Support: Chiropractic care focuses on optimizing the function of the nervous system, which can have broader implications for overall health and well-being during pregnancy. By reducing interference in the nervous system, chiropractic adjustments may support better immune function, digestion, and mood regulation.

Is Acupuncture safe during pregnancy?

Acupuncture during pregnancy helps your body adapt to the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy, relieving pain, reducing nausea and stress, improving sleep, and even helping prepare your body for an easier labor—all in a natural, drug-free way.

What acupuncture helps with during pregnancy

Nausea & morning sickness

One of the most well-studied uses. Acupuncture can significantly reduce:

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Food aversions

Back, hip & pelvic pain

As pregnancy progresses, your center of gravity shifts and ligaments loosen. Acupuncture helps:

  • Relax tight muscles

  • Reduce nerve irritation

  • Improve pelvic and spinal alignment

  • Relieve sciatica

Sleep & stress

It calms the nervous system, helping with:

  • Insomnia

  • Anxiety

  • Emotional ups and downs

  • Fatigue

Blood pressure & circulation

Acupuncture improves blood flow and helps regulate the body’s stress response, which can support:

  • Healthy blood pressure

  • Reduced swelling

  • Better oxygen delivery to baby

Baby positioning (breech)

A special form of acupuncture + moxibustion can help turn breech babies—especially between 32–36 weeks—by stimulating uterine and fetal movement.

Labor preparation

In the final weeks, acupuncture can:

  • Soften and ripen the cervix

  • Encourage optimal baby position

  • Reduce labor time

  • Decrease need for interventions