Can you get adjusted while pregnant?

Many pregnant mothers have this same question. Can you get adjusted while pregnant? Is it safe? Can I lay on my stomach for that?

These are all great questions! The answer is yes you can get adjusted while pregnant and it has been shown to have great results with back pain associated with pregnancy. It has also been shown that women who get adjusted while pregnant may have shorter labor times, decreased discomfort, and more optimal fetal positioning. Chiropractors are not adjusting or moving your baby around at all. They are treating you and your body. Your baby might move around more or do some somersaults because they have more room to move! Chiropractors are re-aligning your pelvis and allowing it to move the way it should. This also takes the pressure off of nerves and lets them function at their highest meaning the nerve flow to the muscles around your pelvis and your uterus can function their best. Certain chiropractors even have done further training in the evaluation and treatment of pregnant women, these are Webster-certified chiropractors. If you can find one near you you may want to choose them for their experience treating pregnant women.

Many women are concerned that they can’t lay on their stomachs when they are further along in their pregnancy. We have the perfect solution for this. There are specific pillows that we use that are hallowed out for your stomach to rest in. Other chiropractors have tables that drop down at the stomach area so that you feel like you are laying more flat and the pressure is distributed more at your chest and pelvis. If you have questions or concerns and want to talk to a doctor before being seen please contact us at (515) 516-1718 we would love to talk to you more about this! Congrats on the new addition to your family!