Often pregnant patients come into a chiropractor when they are in pain. Sometimes their pain can feel debilitating. Sometimes they can’t walk or even carry anything without pain; both driving and sleeping could become more difficult due to the weight and position of the baby on them. The load of a growing baby can cause both physical and emotional stress.
I help pregnant patients with back pain, pelvic pain, round ligament pain, pubic pain as well as general stress and tension. One of my biggest referrers is an obstetrician in the Encinitas area. She knows that if a pregnant woman is experiencing pain that it is not safe to take pain medication. So, she refers them to me to help her patients to have a more enjoyable and comfortable pregnancy.
Chiropractic adjustments are very safe in pregnancy. I have a special certification for the Webster Technique that I follow. I was trained in 2014, and it was awarded to me by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association by Dr. Jeanne Ohm, D.C., C.E.O.
Everybody is unique, some patients come to me before they become pregnant to prepare their bodies to function their best before they endure pregnancy. Some patients come to me just before they give birth. This technique can create less tension and stress in the body so that mom can feel and be her best. Getting adjusted during pregnancy can even improve discomfort during her labor and eventually the birth. Helping moms toward an uncomplicated birth is key. Most moms hope for a vaginal uncomplicated birth and that is always my goal for them because avoiding surgery aids mom to a quick recovery so she can be back home and mobile for her and her growing family.
I highly recommend that all pregnant women get adjusted.
One of my patients started care with me because during her two previous pregnancy’s she dealt with depression. She reported better health, less mood changes including non-existence depression during her care with me. She came in twice a week for most of her pregnancy because her emotional health was very important to her and her husband.
She shared that she would want someone who was hesitant about chiropractic care to know the following: “I feel great, more aligned, less sickness while pregnant; it is a necessity to help with overall pain relief.” ~ Shannon McAtamney
Please read below for two additional five star reviews and testimonials found of Google:
“I have been going to Dr. Val for years and she has helped me manage my back pain immensely and helped me to have a pain-free and active pregnancy! My baby was breech until the 36th week and Dr. Val was able to help naturally flip the baby and keep him head down. Would highly recommend her services to everyone!! “ ~ Christy English
“I cannot recommend Dr. Val enough, especially if you’re pregnant! I started seeing her at the very beginning of my pregnancy when I was suffering from awful sciatic pain. Every time I left an adjustment, I felt 100 times better. Dr. Val is sweet, welcoming, and so knowledgeable about prenatal care. Honestly, she gave me more helpful advice and support than my own doctors did! I’m so grateful to have a chiropractor I can completely trust. I can’t wait to continue my own care here after the baby arrives and bring my little guy in for his first adjustment! Thank you for making my first pregnancy comfortable and less painful.” ~ Aaliyah Seabron
