What are some of the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
- Improved functioning of the nervous system helps both the mother and the developing fetus
- Proper alignment of the pelvis supports the growing uterus and allows maximum room for the baby to grow
- Proper positioning of the fetus for labor and delivery helps reduce the amount of pain the mother experiences during labor and allows for an easier birth
- Lower back/pelvic pain due to the weight of the developing fetus can be reduced
Proactive Care Throughout Your Pregnancy
Our specialized training can help support a healthy pregnancy throughout this special time.
We use gentle aligning and releasing techniques, specifically designed to reduce uterine constraint and open pelvic dimensions. This means that mom is more comfortable and balanced in pregnancy and baby has the best chance to position herself properly for birth.
Plus, women love the chance to lay face down and be comfortable- especially in the last trimester!
Preparing for a Safe and Easy Birth
Getting ready for birth is more than just buying diapers and packing some bags. At RFC, we work with our pregnant patients to help dissipate the fear that many women have around the birth process, empowering you to tap into the vast resources that are available to you as a birthing woman. The physical work we do to open the spine, pelvis and uterus is combined with an educational program designed to help you understand, appreciate, and capitalize on the intrinsic wisdom of the birth process. We will give you real world skills that both the birthing woman as well as her partner can use to mechanically ease the birth process. And we are available to be on-call for any patient who wishes us to be present at any part of the birth process. We have special techniques that we can use to help premature labor, failure to dilate, failure of the baby to descend, lack of optimal position of the baby, breech presentations, and other labor complications.
Baby’s First Adjustment
The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association recommends that baby and mother is checked by a chiropractor as soon as possible after birth. The birth process can be traumatic for both baby and mother (not to mention Dad!). Our technique is gentle enough to use safely on a newborn babe as well as a new mom- and can help to correct problems before they become longer standing patterns in the body. At RFC, if you are a patient, your new baby’s first checkup is on us- our baby shower gift to you!
“Thanks to to Dr. Matt I feel great! At 32 weeks pregnant, I’ve never felt better. My whole body is comfortable, relaxed and enjoying these last weeks of pregnancy. Sleeping, walking and spending time with my family is so enjoyable now that the stress, pain and tension has left my body. Thanks, Rushford Family Chiropractic!”
-Dawn L.
“I am someone who has suffered with hip and leg problems since my mid twenties and I had always attributed this pain to my lower back…At my 34 week appointment my hip and leg started to get bad. I tried to ignore the excruciating pain but it was becoming worse by the day. Eventually, I was unable to get up and use the bathroom, change myself, make food without assistance. The worst part was that I was unable to get up and play with my daughter.
At 39 weeks I was feeling deflated and defeated I broke down to my husband. I was in utter despair and what was even more discouraging was the baby’s position was unfavorable for birth.
I found Rushford Family Chiropractic Center. I dialed their number and left a desperate message.
That day I received a call back with a kind and understanding voice on the other end. She introduced herself as Dr. Julieta Rushford and asked what I was feeling. A flood of emotion filled me and I told her my symptoms. She said that she could see me that day and made room for me. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I had this sense that I was finally on the right path. She was my angel.
The Rushford’s were the helping hand in a very dark room for me. My body became my prison and my bedroom became my cell. They reached in and helped me find the exit door out of the prison I was living in for so long.
The technique they used was so gentle. There was no popping and harsh movements – instead it was a light gentle touch and wonderful breathing.
Within 4 visits I was able to get up and walk with out assistance. By my sixth visit I was a new person. I am now able to do things for myself PAIN FREE!!!!!
If you are pregnant and going through some serious pain in your pelvic area, hips legs or anywhere else in your body. I am letting you know that you don’t have live with it until the baby is born. In fact you shouldn’t. It can be fixed and you can enjoy the rest of your pregnancy, it is possible!!!!!”
Sincerely,
Jessica Surface
