“Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy removes interference to the mother’s nervous system, enhancing baby development and uterine function. It balances her pelvis, eliminating undue tension to muscles and ligaments, thereby allowing for optimal fetal positioning.”
– Dr. Jeanne Ohm, President of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association
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At Balance Atlanta, we recognize that a healthy pregnancy and a smooth postnatal transition are crucial for both mother and baby. Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and essential component of prenatal and postnatal wellness, helping to alleviate discomfort, support a healthy pregnancy, and facilitate a quicker recovery. Dr. Caroline, with her specialized expertise in family care, offers compassionate and precise chiropractic adjustments to meet the needs of expectant and new mothers.
Pregnancy is a transformative experience that brings significant physical and emotional changes. As the body adapts to support the growing fetus, weight gain, hormonal fluctuations, and postural adjustments can lead to spinal misalignments and discomfort. On average, women gain 30 to 40 pounds during pregnancy, shifting the center of gravity forward and increasing the curve in the lower back. The hormone relaxin further contributes to pelvic instability by increasing flexibility in ligaments and cartilage.
These changes can strain the body’s support structures, vital organs, and circulatory system, often resulting in discomfort, limited mobility, and sleep disturbances. However, chiropractic care offers a gentle, effective solution to these challenges.
Chiropractic care has been a trusted method for relieving pregnancy-related discomfort for nearly a century. Dr. Caroline is skilled in the Webster Technique, a specialized approach focusing on pelvic alignment and biomechanics, especially beneficial for breech pregnancies. This technique has a remarkable 95% success rate in encouraging optimal fetal positioning, reducing the need for surgical interventions.
Pregnant and postnatal mothers who receive chiropractic care at Balance Atlanta often report a range of benefits:
Chiropractic adjustments can alleviate common back pain associated with pregnancy.
Relief from joint pain and discomfort, particularly in the pelvis and lower back.
Enhanced spinal alignment and better posture throughout pregnancy.
Increased flexibility and ease of movement.
Reduced risk of pregnancy-related complications and improved management of pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea.
Shorter labor and delivery times, with a lower likelihood of cesarean, forceps, or vacuum deliveries.
The Webster Technique targets pelvic misalignments that may restrict uterine space, contributing to a baby’s breech position. By gently adjusting the hips and spine, this technique helps create optimal alignment, allowing the baby to naturally turn head down and potentially avoid a cesarean delivery.
Increased overall comfort and a smoother transition to postnatal life, including faster recovery and better sleep. Chiropractic care also helps manage the physical strains of early motherhood, such as carrying car seats and nursing in various positions, by supporting the body's natural healing processes and preparing it for the demands of childbirth and recovery.
Chiropractic care for pregnant moms enhances mobility, mood, and confidence by maintaining optimal spinal alignment and nervous system function. This helps the body adapt smoothly to the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy, reducing discomfort and promoting overall well-being.
Choosing Balance Atlanta means prioritizing a holistic approach to prenatal and postnatal care. Our dedicated chiropractic services are designed to support your health and well-being at every stage of pregnancy and beyond. Dr. Caroline’s expertise, combined with our compassionate care, ensures that you receive personalized treatment tailored to your unique needs.
Experience the benefits of chiropractic care with Balance Atlanta and make your journey through pregnancy and postpartum recovery as comfortable and supportive as possible. Trust us to help you achieve optimal wellness for both you and your baby in Atlanta, GA.
Chiropractic care is considered safe for most pregnant women when performed by a licensed chiropractor trained in prenatal techniques. Adjustments are gentle and adapted to each stage of pregnancy, and special tables or pillows are often used to keep expectant mothers comfortable. Care focuses on relieving strain, improving posture, and supporting pelvic alignment. By reducing musculoskeletal stress, chiropractic adjustments may ease pregnancy-related discomfort while preparing the body for delivery. It is always recommended to consult with your healthcare provider before beginning or continuing chiropractic care during pregnancy.
During pregnancy, the body undergoes significant changes. A growing belly shifts posture, hormones loosen ligaments, and added weight stresses the spine and pelvis. These changes can cause back pain, hip discomfort, sciatica, and poor sleep. Chiropractic care helps maintain alignment, improve mobility, and reduce pressure on muscles and nerves. Many women also seek care to support better pelvic balance, which may contribute to a smoother pregnancy and delivery. Chiropractic provides a natural, non-invasive way to ease discomfort and improve overall well-being.
Back pain is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy due to changes in posture, weight distribution, and ligament flexibility. Chiropractic adjustments relieve pressure on irritated joints and muscles, reducing pain in the lower back, hips, and pelvis. Gentle techniques are used to restore alignment without putting stress on the baby, and chiropractors may also suggest stretches, posture tips, and safe exercises. For many expectant mothers, this combination provides meaningful relief and helps them stay more comfortable throughout pregnancy.
The pelvis plays a vital role during pregnancy and delivery. When it is out of alignment, it may create tension that affects both comfort and the baby’s position. Chiropractic care focuses on balancing the pelvis, easing pressure on supporting muscles and ligaments. Techniques such as the Webster method are designed to optimize pelvic alignment, creating more space for the baby to move into the best position for birth. This gentle approach supports both maternal comfort and healthy fetal positioning in the later stages of pregnancy.
Sciatica, or irritation of the sciatic nerve, is common in pregnancy as the growing uterus and shifting pelvis place added stress on the lower back. This may cause pain, tingling, or numbness radiating down one leg. Chiropractic adjustments help relieve pressure on the lumbar spine and pelvis, reducing irritation of the sciatic nerve. Gentle stretches and posture guidance often complement adjustments. For many pregnant women, chiropractic care provides a safe and effective way to reduce sciatic pain without medication.
Chiropractic care supports the nervous system, which influences every function of the body. By improving spinal alignment and reducing stress on nerves, care helps the body adapt more easily to pregnancy’s physical demands. Many women report improvements in comfort, energy, and sleep. Balanced posture also helps with circulation, digestion, and breathing. While chiropractic does not replace prenatal medical care, it complements it by focusing on musculoskeletal and nervous system health, making pregnancy more comfortable and supporting overall wellness.
Proper pelvic alignment may support an easier delivery. When the pelvis and spine are balanced, the baby has more space to move into the optimal birth position, which may reduce complications and labor discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments also help relieve muscle tension, allowing the body to move more freely during delivery. While every birth experience is unique, many women choose chiropractic care throughout pregnancy as a way to prepare their bodies for labor and support a smoother birthing process.
Chiropractors use gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques designed to protect both mother and baby. Specialized adjusting tables or pregnancy pillows are often used for comfort. Low-force adjustments, soft tissue therapies, and pelvic balancing techniques, such as the Webster method, are commonly applied. Chiropractors avoid high-pressure techniques on the abdomen or areas that could stress the pregnancy. Care may also include posture coaching, ergonomic advice, and safe exercises tailored to pregnancy. The goal is to relieve discomfort while supporting the body’s natural ability to adapt.
Frequency depends on individual needs, stage of pregnancy, and overall health. Some women schedule monthly visits for maintenance, while others benefit from more frequent care in the later months, as the body undergoes rapid changes. Chiropractors tailor plans to each woman’s comfort and goals, whether that’s reducing back pain, improving posture, or preparing for delivery. Regular check-ins help address new stresses as pregnancy progresses, keeping the spine and pelvis balanced and supporting a more comfortable pregnancy experience.
After birth, many women experience back pain, pelvic instability, or posture problems from labor, recovery, and caring for a newborn. Chiropractic adjustments restore spinal and pelvic alignment, easing discomfort and facilitating the body’s more efficient recovery. Postpartum care also supports better mobility and stability, which are essential when lifting, carrying, and feeding a baby. Gentle adjustments, combined with exercises and posture advice, help new mothers regain strength and comfort.
Do yourself and your baby a favor. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy is not only safe, it is essential. A motherʼs systems and organs are now providing for two and their optimal function is critical for the babyʼs healthy development. Specific chiropractic care throughout pregnancy works by enhancing nerve system function, thereby providing greater health potential for mom and baby. Adjusting women throughout pregnancy is one of the most rewarding parts of our work because a healthier pregnancy means an easier labor and delivery, and a better transition for the baby into this life.
During pregnancy, there are several physiological and hormonal changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby. A motherʼs weight gain will ideally reach between 30-40 lbs. which often leads to postural distortions. As her center of gravity shifts forward to accommodate a growing belly, the natural curves of the spine, particularly in the lumbar region, become exaggerated. To stabilize the the body, the hips may expand laterally, thereby often putting pressure on the sacro-iliac joints. In preparation for childbirth, the hormone relaxin causes the ligaments, tendons and cartilage of the pelvis to soften and become more pliable. The increasing weight of the developing baby places additional pressure on the spine and pelvis. Towards the end of pregnancy, changes are seen in gait pattern – the “waddle.” The resulting vertebral misalignments may cause spinal instability, pinched nerves, tight muscles, and decreased mobility. A doctor of chiropractic specializing in pregnancy chiropractic is trained to detect and gently correct spinal imbalances so that those precious nine months and beyond are comfortable and enjoyable as possible.
Adjustments result in an easier pregnancy, significantly decreased time in labor, and assist new mothers back to prepartum health. Studies have shown that women receiving chiropractic care throughout their first pregnancy had 24% shorter labor times than the group which was not adjusted, and multiparous subjects reported 39% shorter labor times. In addition, 84% of women report relief of back pain during pregnancy with regular chiropractic care.
Another important reason for care throughout pregnancy is to help establish balance in the motherʼs pelvis. Williams Obstetrics Text tells us that “any contraction of the pelvic diameters that the diminish the capacity of the pelvis can create dystocia (difficulty) during labor.” They further state that the diameter of the womanʼs pelvis is decreased when the sacrum is displaced. Bones of the pelvis that are out of alignment or subluxated will directly affect the way the uterus will be supported. Unequal ligament support will distort the uterus reducing the amount of room available for the developing baby. This condition is called intrauterine constraint and is considered the primary cause for a baby to turn in the breech position.
The Webster Technique, developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the International Pediatric Association, is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant womanʼs pelvis and reduce undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis makes it easier for the breech baby to turn naturally. The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported in the July/ August 2002 issue an 82% success rate of babies turning vertex when doctors of chiropractic used the Webster Technique. Further, the results from the study suggest that it may be beneficial to perform the Webster Technique as soon as the 8th month of pregnancy when a woman has a breech presentation.
What are the benefits of chiropractic care before, during and after pregnancy? – Preparing the body for a healthy pregnancy – Relieving back, neck and joint pain – Re-establishing mobility and flexibility – Controlling the symptoms of nausea, fatigue, swelling, and carpal tunnel syndrome – Ensuring a properly functioning nerve system crucial to the proper development of the baby – Facilitating breech baby to turn in the vertex (head down) position – Preventing potential cesarean, forceps or vacuum births – Reducing prolonged labor and delivery times
Traumatic Birth Syndrome (TBS) is a condition in which the spine is injured during or shortly after the delivery process resulting in nerve system damage or interference. In clinical chiropractic terminology, TBS includes any birth injury causing the vertebral subluxation complex. Stress to the nerve system is typically found in the infantʼs neck and occasionally in the mid and lower back.
Occurrences of this disorder are found when the head, neck or any other part of the spine and pelvis of the infant have been pulled and twisted during the birth process; the birth process is prolonged; the delivery process is difficult; extraction aids are used during delivery (forceps, vacuum); the child is delivered by cesarean section. For TBS to be present, there must be damage to the nerve system. Injuries in TBS may go unnoticed during trauma of the delivery process. TBS may be painless in about 95-97% of infants and adults. The patient, therefore, cannot rely on pain as a sign of the condition. An examination by a chiropractor is the only way to determine the presence of the severity of TBS. Possible effects of TBS include spinal damage during the delivery process resulting in post traumatic spinal joint, posture and nerve dysfunction, as well as nerve system damage may lead to malfunctioning organs, glands and muscles. Examples of stress to the nerve system include a reflux, colic, chronic ear infections, decreased immune function, lack of motor coordination, muscle spasticity, cerebral palsy, torticollis, misshapen skull, facial asymmetry, postural distortions, difficulty crawling, and walking on tip toes, to name a few.
When there is a greater respect for the life of an infant, the danger of the injury of TBS may be significantly reduced. Patients who understand the importance of preventive health seek alternative measures such as home deliveries, natural birthing and less traumatic approaches to childbirth. They understand health is a journey from the beginning of life to oneʼs last breath, and for this reason, they value maintaining the integrity of a properly functioning nerve system.
Many chiropractors specializing in family care see thousands of infants and children on a regular wellness basis to keep these kids as healthy as possible, thereby creating healthier adults. Adjustments to infants and kids are very gentle and specific – with a pinkie or index finger the doctor applies a mere once of pressure on the spine to correct misalignments and pressure to the nerve system. In fact, a baby often sleeps through the adjustment and children think adjustments are fun. Usually kids in families compete to see who will get adjusted first and frequently they donʼt want to leave Balance Atlanta because they are having a good time.
Considering your childʼs neurology controls mental and physical development, as a parent, wouldnʼt you want your child to be as healthy, inspired and productive as possible from day one?