Pregnancy Care – Steinke Family Chiropractic

Why is chiropractic care important during my pregnancy?

Throughout the course of your pregnancy there will be many physiological and hormonal changes as your body prepares for the birth of your baby. This can be one of the most exciting seasons of your life, but it will bring some significant changes to your body and your health! As baby grows, your center of gravity moves forward increasing the low back curve and placing extra strain through the lower spine and hips. The hormone relaxin loosens joints, increasing mobility and decreasing stability which creates aggravation of previous joint injuries and amplifies pelvic instability.

Webster Technique

Our doctors are certified in Webster Technique for safe and effective care throughout pregnancy. Growing baby and increased fetal movement creates expansion of the lower rib cage which can be aggravating to mid back joints that connect to the ribs. Modified pressure through shoulders to offset change in center of gravity causing loss of cervical curve can lead to headaches. Pelvic misalignment, if left uncorrected, alters pelvic opening and soft tissue which supports the uterus. Sacral subluxation disrupts the pelvic region which may contribute to dystocia (difficult labor). Add these up and you have a joyful season that can quickly become uncomfortable.

I started to receive care at SFC when I was 28 weeks pregnant with my second child. After just a few visits, I experienced reductions in the severity and frequency of headaches and heart burn. Despite being in worse physical shape than I’d been in during my first pregnancy, I experience less low back and hip pain through the remainder of my pregnancy. The most amazing part, though, was that my labor and delivery time was greatly reduced (from 33 hours the first time to around 8 hours the second time). The process felt more natural and my body felt better equipped for the job. Recovery was a whole different story as well. I firmly believe that the care I received through SFC was almost 100% responsible for the improvement in my second pregnancy. I look forward to being able to experience better health throughout the entire length of my next pregnancy.

Dr. Josh helped me to have a smoother 2nd pregnancy and relief of back pain. Dr. Josh also helped my son and daughter to sleep throughout the night and be more regular. The care you get is amazing. Steinke Family Chiropractic treats you like family and care for you. What I like most about Steinke Family Chiropractic is the customer service, adjusting technique, affordability, office atmosphere, and patient care.