Pregnancy is a beautiful journey — but it also brings significant changes to your body. As your baby grows, your posture naturally shifts, placing added strain on your spine, pelvis and surrounding muscles and joints.
At the same time, your body releases hormones such as relaxin, which help prepare you for birth by increasing flexibility and mobility. While essential, this can also make your body feel less stable, placing additional stress on areas like the lower back, pelvis and supporting ligaments.
Over time, these changes can affect how your body moves, feels and functions — often leading to discomfort during everyday activities.
Signs You May Benefit from Chiropractic Care:
- Headaches
- Neck and shoulder tension
- Mid- and lower back pain
- Hip, knee, or ankle discomfort
- Arm, wrist, or pelvic pain
- Creating space for your baby - A well-functioning pelvis allows your baby the space they need to grow and move freely. When movement is restricted, it may contribute to intrauterine constraint — where your baby’s natural positioning and movement are limited.
- More comfortable birth process
HOW CAN CHIROPRACTIC HELP?
Chiropractic care isn’t only about managing discomfort — it’s also about prevention and supporting your body throughout this important journey.
Because when you feel balanced, supported, and comfortable, you can fully embrace your pregnancy experience.
WHEN SHOULD MOMMIES-TO-BE SEE A CHIROPRACTOR?
At ORTHOlifestyle we recommend regular checkup and treatment sessions during your pregnancy - at 3, 6, 7, 8 and 9 months. Your chiropractor will work out a treatment protocol relevant to your needs.
WHAT CAN MOMMIES-TO-BE EXPECT FROM THEIR VISIT?
A typical visit includes the following:
- Medical history taking
- Assessment upper or lower limbs and/or spine
- Soft tissue therapy
- Adjustments, mobilisations, traction of the spine and joints
- Activities to do at home
- Referral for diagnostic tests if need be
- Referral to another therapist or specialist if need be