Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings physical and emotional shifts, some of which are widely experienced but not always beneficial for mom or baby. It is essential to understand that while many symptoms are common, they do not necessarily equate to a healthy, “normal” experience.
Common but Not Always Normal Symptoms
Some of the most frequent symptoms of pregnancy include:
Back Pain: Pregnancy back pain is widely experienced due to postural shifts and increased pressure on the spine and pelvis as well as changes in the muscle and ligaments that surround those areas. However, chronic, or intense back pain isn’t necessarily “normal.” Often, it can indicate imbalances and neuromuscular tension in the pelvis or throughout the nervous system. Chiropractic care, with techniques such as the Webster Technique and neuro-tonal adjusting techniques aim to clear these imbalances restoring correct function to the neuromuscular system.
Pelvic Pain: While pelvic discomfort is common, it’s often linked to imbalances in the pelvic area as well as growing baby. Persistent pelvic pain may affect daily activities, but chiropractic care can help align the pelvis, reducing tension and creating more room for the baby to move into an optimal birth position.
Nausea: Nausea and morning sickness, especially in the first trimester, affect many expectant mothers. However, constant nausea, especially beyond early pregnancy, may signify underlying stress in the body’s nervous or digestive systems. Through chiropractic care, the nervous system may function more effectively, sometimes reducing the severity of nausea and often clearing it up completely as the body begins to heal and function as it was created to.
Fatigue: Feeling tired is expected during pregnancy, particularly in the first trimester, as the body adjusts to hormonal shifts. You are literally growing a new little baby inside yourself; it is ok to give yourself some grace on this front. Chronic fatigue, however, may suggest underlying stress that interferes with overall energy. Chiropractic adjustments can help reduce physical strain, promoting better sleep and energy levels as well as helping to build your body’s natural resiliency and adaptability to be able to adapt to the constant changes undergone during pregnancy.
Why Common Doesn’t Mean Normal
Common symptoms may be part of a “typical” pregnancy experience, but they don’t always represent the ideal and they do not have to happen. Just because your sister had heartburn during pregnancy does not mean you have to. Some issues arise due to physical stress from postural changes, hormonal fluctuations, or the nervous system’s response to carrying extra weight. Perinatal neurologically based chiropractic care focuses on supporting the brain and nervous system restoring the healing, growth, developmental side of the nervous system, which will then typically eliminate most of these “symptoms” that commonly occur, help prevent complications, and support smoother births.
The Benefits of Chiropractic Care for a Healthier Pregnancy
Perinatal Chiropractic Care offers specialized adjustments that support both the mother’s physical well-being and the baby’s development. These adjustments are tailored to enhance the mother’s comfort, reducing stress and tension while encouraging alignment that makes room for the growing baby. This care goes beyond traditional musculoskeletal chiropractic methods by focusing deeply on the mother’s nervous system, which plays a central role in connecting and communicating with the baby. Through the “power cord” of the umbilical connection, essential signals and nutrients are transferred, reflecting how closely the mother’s and baby’s systems are intertwined.
In today’s world, where stress and anxiety levels are high, neurologically focused chiropractic care can be especially beneficial. By maintaining a calm, aligned, and interference-free nervous system, this approach can help expecting mothers stay resilient, easing the process for both the pregnancy and the baby’s development. Additionally, this care includes a nurturing environment where parents can ask questions and gain resources, helping them feel prepared, empowered, and supported through each stage.
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