Pregnancy

Pregnancy: An adjustment at Boulevard Chiropractic is gentle, safe, and effective during pregnancy.

Dr. Hein uses a pregnancy pillow with cut-out sections, which allows you to comfortably lay on your stomach for an adjustment. Pregnant mommas are so comfortable they often mention they’d like to have a pillow like ours!

There are several factors that can cause your spine to become misaligned during pregnancy including weight gain, adjusted gait, pelvic changes, and weakened abdominal muscles. As the baby grows, the curve in your lower back becomes accentuated and can cause increased back and neck pain, and a misaligned pelvis may reduce the room available for the developing baby.

Adjusting the back and neck can also help alleviate nausea by improving the overall function of the nervous system.

Research shows that women who have regular chiropractic care during pregnancy can expect a 24-39% shorter labor by helping to balance the uterus and allows the baby to be in a better position for delivery.

Chiropractic care can also help with postpartum pain in the back or neck caused by positioning while nursing.

Newborns also benefit from chiropractic care. Relieving spinal misalignments support the child’s physical development, boosts their recovery after birth, eases colic symptoms, and makes the baby less fussy and irritable. Other benefits are improved mobility, alleviated digestive and gastro-intestinal problems, and boosted immunity.