Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Cheyenne
A woman’s body undergoes numerous hormonal and biomechanical changes during pregnancy. Chiropractic is a safe, noninvasive and very gentle way to help alleviate pain and ensure an overall better delivery. Many women choose to see a chiropractor for wellness and maintenance care during pregnancy.
Scientifically Proven Webster Technique
Dr. Marley, Dr. Heather, Dr. Max, and Dr. Megan perform the scientifically proven Webster Technique, which is very safe and very effective. According to the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), “The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved.” Our doctors use a drop table with this hands-on manual adjustment that doesn’t require much force.
Benefits of Chiropractic During Pregnancy
According to our doctors, there is a growing body of research that shows that women who get adjusted regularly through their pregnancies enjoy many benefits. It is recommended that pregnant women get adjusted throughout their entire pregnancy, but it’s even more beneficial for women to begin their Chiropractic journey before they conceive, if possible! Some of the benefits of chiropractic care for pregnancy include the following:
- Better, more comfortable pregnancies
- Fewer headaches from hormonal changes
- Better sleep
- A decrease in swelling
- Improvements in lower back and hip pain
- Faster labor
- Improved labor outcomes
- Improved delivery outcomes
Our doctors receive regular referrals from midwives, OB Doctors, and other women who have experience the benefits of regular Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy.
How Often to Come in
“If someone comes in with a major complaint we will start off with several times a week before decreasing their care until their subjective and objective complaints improve.” At around 34 to 36 weeks up until delivery, our doctors will check a patient at least once a month. Then if they go into labor at any time during that period they can at least make sure their pelvis is adjusted.
What to Expect at First Visit
At the first visit, our doctors will get a good case history from the patient. They will then perform a MyoVision nerve scan and a muscle scan. Dr. Marley, Dr. Heather, Dr. Max, or Dr. Megan will also do a full-spine adjustment on pregnant women on the first visit. Our doctors want to make sure the nerve system is functioning better than when they walked in the front door. Our doctors use a hands-on technique to check a patient’s neck, middle back, low back and pelvis. “We will also show pregnant women some important exercises to incorporate into their daily life through pregnancy.”
Benefits for Baby
According to our doctors, a lot of people don’t know that chiropractors can adjust infants. “If anyone has seen a child be delivered, or has watched their wife give birth, it makes a lot of sense where the first subluxation can come from.” When babies are born, whether it’s a very natural, no epidural childbirth or cesarean or forceps delivery or vacuum delivery, there’s a varying degree with each of those of the amount of trauma put on the child’s spine. When doctors have to pull or twist babies’ heads to get them to come out — maybe they’re stuck a little or maybe mom’s not pushing hard or efficiently — all of that is major stress on baby, especially their neck and cervical spine. That’s why our doctors always wants to check infants, especially in their neck, after birth. “Birth, in general, is a very traumatic process. Your uterus is using so much pressure pushing against this baby to join the world. It’s just very traumatic for mom and baby. So we like checking babies right away. When babies get adjusted they sleep better, they stop crying and they nurse better.”
A Gentle Touch
At Livin’ Well Family Chiropractic, our team — Dr. Marley, Dr. Heather, Dr. Max, and Dr. Megan — offers personalized, gentle care for every stage of life.
Dr. Heather is known for her confident, light-touch approach. “My motto is ‘less is more,’” she says. Many pregnant women appreciate her gentle style and the comfort of being cared for by a female chiropractor. Dr. Megan also brings a compassionate touch as a fellow female provider, making our office one of the few in Cheyenne with women chiropractors on staff.
Come experience supportive, informed pregnancy care — call today to get started!