Chiropractic care during pregnancy?

[Ellie]

I'm not sure if this is in the right place...

Has anyone seen a Chiropractor during pregnancy and is it safe?

I have hurt my lower back again... my pelvis gets out of allignment and my Chiro puts it back in no worries...if I sit really still I am pain free and that's it...can't even stand long enough to have a decent shower and washing my hair is impossible. Just don't want to do anything to hurt bub but at the same time am worried if I don't get it looked at it's not good for bub either?

Thanks for your thoughts

[myson]

i have had ongoing problems with my back since a fractured vertebrae a few yrs ago. I stll go to my chiro every month. But as soon as knew i was utd i told him. He said no worries, he will still treat me right thru the pg, but will do things a little differently, right from the start there was no more crunching on the lower back, he was able to get same results by different methods.

so yes i recommend going, but you must tell your chiro you are pg as muscles and ligaments will react differently due to hormones. and if you are not comfy lying on your tummy tell him/her. there are other ways to do things.

feel better soon . xx

[2plus1]

I usually have Chiro care during pregnancy with visits every 2 weeks. Unfortunately we have just moved to Melbourne so havent found a Chiro as yet.

It is the best thing and I always notice the difference, very sore a the moment.

They are very gentle when pregnancy and do alot of rocking to ease back into place or my Chiro also lifts me to click everything back in.

It apparently also helps to make sure everything is lined up for delivery

[Ellie]

Thanks Myson. I'm going this afternoon...can't stand it any longer...and yes...it does "sound convincing"!

[myson]

gl at the chiro!

today i have convinced myself too! but sometimes its all an act

[Ellie]

Myson...I'm in WA out in the sticks too...south west...where are you?

[BellyBelly]

Osteopaths are also great for pregnancy - women respond really well to cranio sacral work, so try looking for an osteo who does cranio sacral work. Babies respond really well to it also. Clare at BB works on loads of pregnant women and babies with great responses.