Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

The body's balance and ability to function properly can have a huge impact on its capacity to adapt to the extra stresses placed upon it during pregnancy.  Any misalignment in the pelvis could be a cause of slower decent of the baby through the birth canal.  Back pain could also decrease a mother's range of motion, making it more difficult for her to assume the upright, active positions that have been proven to make labor more efficient.

Collected data shows an almost 25% reduction from the accepted average labor times in first-time mothers who had chiropractic care during pregnancy, and a 33% reduction from the norm in mothers who had previously given birth.

Studies have shown that chiropractic care can reduce back pain during pregnancy and may also significantly decrease the incident of "back labor".  The relative risk of experiencing back labor was almost 3 times greater if back pain was experienced during pregnancy.  Therefore, chiropractic care during pregnancy has been shown to decrease the chance for back labor.

The doctors and therapists at Schubbe Resch Chiropractic and Physical Therapy have been trained to work with pregnant women.  We use treatment tables that modify for a pregnant woman's body.  We also use techniques that avoid unnecessary pressure on the abdomen.  Our doctors are versed in the needs of women who are pregnant, and will also provide safe exercises and stretches to maximize the pregnant patient's comfort.