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Nurturing Your Journey: How Prenatal Chiropractic Can Help

Why Prenatal Chiropractic Care Matters for Your Pregnancy Journey

Prenatal chiropractic care is a safe, drug-free approach to managing pregnancy-related pain and discomfort while supporting your body's natural changes. Here's what you need to know:

Key Benefits:

  • Pain Relief: 75% of pregnant patients report significant pain relief.
  • Better Labor: Can reduce labor times by 25-31%.
  • Safer Approach: No medications or invasive procedures.
  • Whole-Body Support: Addresses mechanical, hormonal, and postural changes.

Common Issues Addressed:

  • Lower back pain (affects up to 90% of pregnant women)
  • Pelvic pain and hip discomfort
  • Sciatica and joint pain
  • Headaches and nausea

Safety: Generally safe when performed by trained professionals, though you should always consult your doctor first.

Pregnancy brings joy, but it also brings significant physical challenges. As your body adapts to support a growing baby, you might experience new aches and pains. The good news is you don't have to simply endure it. Your body undergoes remarkable changes - from weight gain and a shifted center of gravity to hormonal fluctuations that loosen ligaments. These changes can create mechanical stress on your spine, pelvis, and joints.

I'm Dr. Gannon Ward, and since 2008, I've helped families achieve optimal health, including specialized prenatal chiropractic care for expectant mothers. My experience shows how transformative gentle, targeted adjustments can be for creating a more comfortable pregnancy.

Infographic showing the physiological changes during pregnancy including weight gain distribution, center of gravity shift from normal to pregnant position, hormonal changes affecting ligament laxity, and common pain areas like lower back, pelvis, and hips with statistics showing 90% of pregnant women experience back pain - prenatal chiropractic care infographic

Prenatal chiropractic care terms to remember:

Understanding Pregnancy Pains: Why Your Body Aches

Pregnancy is a time of major physical change that can lead to aches and pains in your back, pelvis, or hips. These discomforts often stem from a mix of mechanical shifts, hormonal changes, and circulatory adaptations. Understanding these reasons is the first step to feeling better.

The Body's Change

As your baby grows, your body makes significant mechanical adjustments. Most women gain 20-40 pounds, which pulls the body's center of gravity forward. To compensate, your posture shifts, and your lower back may curve more - a change called lumbar lordosis. This deeper curve puts extra pressure on your spinal discs, ligaments, and muscles.

This stress is why up to 90% of expectant moms experience back pain. For about 35%, the pain is moderate to severe. This strain can also lead to pelvic pain, hip discomfort, and sciatica, a sharp pain shooting down the leg. You can learn more about these changes from this scientific research on back pain during pregnancy.

Hormonal Havoc: The Role of Relaxin

Your body is also buzzing with hormones, especially relaxin. As its name suggests, relaxin's job is to relax your ligaments and joints, particularly in the pelvis, to prepare for delivery. However, relaxin affects all your ligaments, leading to joint instability throughout your body. This can cause pelvic hypermobility, where the sacroiliac joints connecting your pelvis to your spine become too mobile, leading to pain in your lower back, hips, and pubic bone. The very hormone helping you prepare for birth can also cause aches along the way. Learn more on the Relaxin hormone.

Additionally, your blood volume can increase by up to 50%. This increased fluid can sometimes lead to inflammation and swelling (edema), adding to joint discomfort and pressure on nerves.

Tips for Managing Discomfort at Home

While professional support like prenatal chiropractic care offers significant relief, you can also do a lot at home to manage daily aches. Here are some simple tips:

  • Mind Your Posture: Stand tall with your shoulders relaxed to reduce strain on your back and pelvis.
  • Choose Supportive Footwear: Opt for comfortable shoes with good arch support to help with alignment.
  • Optimize Sleep Positions: Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to keep your hips and spine aligned. A pillow under your belly can also help.
  • Practice Safe Movement and Stretching: Gentle activities like walking, prenatal yoga, or swimming can improve strength and flexibility. Stop if anything hurts.
  • Master Lifting Techniques: Bend at your knees with a straight back and engage your core. Avoid twisting while lifting.
  • Prioritize Rest: Your body is working hard. Take frequent breaks and lift your feet to reduce swelling.

These home strategies complement professional care. For more localized tips, check out more info about back pain relief lehi.

How Prenatal Chiropractic Care Can Help

Now that we understand the causes of pregnancy pain, let's explore how prenatal chiropractic care can help. Instead of masking symptoms with medication, chiropractic care addresses the root cause of your discomfort by focusing on spinal alignment, nervous system function, pelvic balance, and overall musculoskeletal health.

a chiropractor explaining a model of the spine to a pregnant patient - prenatal chiropractic care

Gentle adjustments to misaligned joints can reduce nerve interference, improve joint movement, and help overworked muscles relax. The result is significant pain reduction and improved mobility, allowing you to better enjoy this special time.

Restoring Pelvic Balance and Function

Your pelvis is the foundation of your body, and its alignment is crucial during pregnancy, especially as the relaxin hormone loosens your joints. A misaligned pelvis creates uneven tension in the muscles and ligaments supporting your uterus, which can cause discomfort and limit the space available for your baby.

We look for sacral subluxation (misalignment of the triangular bone at the base of your spine) and address round ligament tension. These ligaments support your uterus, and when tight or pulled unevenly, they can cause sharp, sudden pains.

Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, we help restore proper balance and movement to your pelvis. This relieves pressure on surrounding tissues and nerves, creating a more comfortable environment for both you and your baby. This is part of our approach to comprehensive wellness, which you can learn about at holistic health lehi.

Alleviating Common Pregnancy Symptoms

An impressive 75% of pregnant patients report significant pain relief from chiropractic care. This isn't a minor improvement - it's real relief from the aches that can make pregnancy challenging.

  • Back pain relief: By correcting spinal misalignments, we reduce pressure on nerves and muscles, providing substantial relief from low back pain.
  • Sciatica management: Adjustments help restore pelvic alignment and reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve, alleviating the sharp, shooting pain down your leg.
  • Headache relief: Pregnancy headaches can stem from neck and upper back tension due to postural changes. Gentle adjustments can release this tension and reduce headaches.
  • Joint pain improvement: Chiropractic care helps improve the function of all joints affected by relaxin and extra weight, reducing overall discomfort.

The Webster Technique Explained

When discussing prenatal care and baby positioning, the Webster Technique is essential. Developed by Dr. Larry Webster, this specialized approach focuses on achieving optimal pelvic balance during pregnancy.

illustrating the concept of a balanced pelvis for optimal fetal positioning - prenatal chiropractic care

It's important to know that the Webster Technique is not a baby-turning technique. We do not manually move your baby. Instead, we correct sacral subluxation and address tension in the pelvis and round ligaments.

By balancing the pelvis, we reduce intrauterine constraint - any pulling or twisting on the uterus that creates tight spaces. This gives your baby more room to move naturally into the best position for birth. The technique involves sacral analysis, gentle adjustments, and round ligament release through light massage.

Studies show an 82% success rate of babies turning to the head-down position when the Webster Technique is used. By creating a balanced pelvic environment, babies often move into the optimal position on their own. For more details, visit the Webster Technique resource page.

The Benefits for Labor, Delivery, and Baby

The benefits of prenatal chiropractic care extend beyond pain relief during pregnancy. They can significantly impact labor and delivery, potentially leading to an easier, shorter birth experience for you and a better start for your baby.

Promoting an Easier Labor and Delivery

One of the most exciting benefits of regular chiropractic care is its positive influence on labor. By ensuring optimal pelvic alignment, we help create a clear, unobstructed pathway for the baby, which can lead to a more efficient birth.

Research shows that chiropractic care may reduce labor times. For first-time mothers, labor times are, on average, 25% shorter. For mothers who have given birth before, the reduction is even greater, at 31% shorter. A balanced pelvis can also decrease the incidence of intense 'back labor.'

This optimal alignment can also reduce the need for medical interventions like forceps, vacuum extraction, or C-sections, as the birth process is often less complicated. A narrative review of pregnancy and chiropractic highlights how chiropractic care supports the body's natural ability to give birth.

Creating a Better Environment for Your Baby

Prenatal chiropractic care is also profoundly beneficial for your baby. A properly aligned pelvis provides the best possible environment for your baby to grow and develop. When the pelvis is misaligned, it can create intrauterine constraint, restricting the space available for your baby and making it harder for them to move into the optimal head-down (vertex) position for birth.

This is especially important for babies in a breech presentation (feet or bottom first). As mentioned, the Webster Technique has an 82% success rate in helping babies turn vertex. By releasing tension and balancing the pelvis, we give your baby the best chance to naturally move into the ideal position for delivery. This supports a smoother, safer birth process. For more on fetal positioning, you can consult ACOG information on breech babies.

Is Prenatal Chiropractic Care Safe? What to Know

It's natural to have questions about safety during pregnancy. We want to reassure you that prenatal chiropractic care, when provided by a qualified professional, is widely considered a safe and effective way to manage discomfort and support your body.

a specialized chiropractic table with a drop-away section for a pregnant belly - prenatal chiropractic care

Safety, Risks, and Contraindications

Chiropractic care is generally safe throughout all stages of pregnancy, with no known contraindications for a normal pregnancy. However, it's always wise to consult your primary doctor or OB/GYN first to ensure your entire healthcare team is coordinated. The risk of complications is very low, as chiropractors specializing in prenatal care use gentle, modified techniques.

While safe for most, there are rare situations where chiropractic care is not recommended. These include serious medical conditions like vaginal bleeding, placenta previa, placental abruption, ectopic pregnancy, or moderate to severe toxemia (preeclampsia). If you experience these issues, you should seek immediate medical attention. For general information on safety, you can refer to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

What to Expect During a Prenatal Chiropractic Care Session

Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. We use specialized tables with adjustable or drop-away sections that allow you to lie face-down without any pressure on your growing belly. We also use supportive pregnancy pillows to keep you comfortable in any position.

As your pregnancy progresses, we use modified positions - such as lying on your side, sitting, or kneeling - to avoid any discomfort or restricted blood flow. We will never apply direct pressure to your abdomen. Because the relaxin hormone softens your ligaments, less force is needed for an adjustment, making the techniques even gentler. We also provide tips for stretches and exercises you can do at home.

Finding a Qualified Prenatal Chiropractic Care Provider

Choosing the right chiropractor is an important decision. Look for a provider with specialized training in prenatal care.

  • Certifications: Look for chiropractors with an ICPA Certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association or who are Webster Certified.
  • Licensure: Ensure the chiropractor is licensed by your state.
  • Ask Questions: Inquire about their experience with pregnant patients and the equipment they use.
  • Get Referrals: Your OB/GYN, midwife, or doula can often provide trusted recommendations.

At Atmosphere Chiropractic & Wellness, our chiropractors have specialized training in prenatal chiropractic care to ensure you receive the highest standard of care in Lehi, Utah. You can also find certified providers through resources like ICPA4Kids.org.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prenatal Chiropractic

As expectant mothers explore their options, many thoughtful questions arise about prenatal chiropractic care. Here are answers to the most common concerns we hear at our Lehi clinic.

How often should I see a chiropractor during pregnancy?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as every pregnancy is unique. Your care schedule will be personalized to your needs. Some women benefit from weekly visits during acute pain, while others do well with monthly maintenance care, often starting in the second trimester. Your chiropractor will assess your condition and goals to create a plan that works for you, adjusting the frequency as needed throughout your pregnancy.

Does insurance cover prenatal chiropractic care?

Coverage varies significantly by plan. The good news is that many insurance plans cover chiropractic visits. However, the specifics regarding the number of visits, copays, and deductibles differ. It's best to check with your provider about coverage for "prenatal chiropractic care." Our team at Atmosphere Chiropractic & Wellness is happy to help verify your benefits to give you an estimate of out-of-pocket costs. Many patients find the investment worthwhile for the relief and improved quality of life it provides.

Can chiropractic care be combined with other prenatal therapies?

Absolutely. Prenatal chiropractic care is a complementary therapy designed to work alongside other treatments, not replace them. We often see patients who are also receiving prenatal massage, physical therapy, or acupuncture. The key is communication. Keep all your healthcare providers, including your OB/GYN or midwife, informed about the treatments you are receiving so everyone can work together to support your health. Our clinic offers several complementary services, like massage therapy, to provide integrated care.

Accept a More Comfortable Pregnancy Journey

Pregnancy is a magical time, but it doesn't have to be an uncomfortable one. You don't have to simply endure the common aches and pains that come with it. Prenatal chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free way to address the root causes of your discomfort, from back pain and pelvic aches to headaches.

We see about 75% of our pregnant patients report significant pain relief. The benefits extend to labor and delivery, where a balanced pelvis can lead to an easier, shorter birth, with studies showing labor times reduced by 25-31%. This helps create an optimal environment for your baby to move into the best position for birth.

Here at Atmosphere Chiropractic & Wellness in Lehi, Utah, we are dedicated to empowering expectant mothers. Our specialized prenatal chiropractic care is designed to support your body's journey, helping you feel your best every step of the way. Don't let discomfort overshadow this special time.

Are you ready to accept a more comfortable pregnancy and prepare your body for birth?

Start your journey with chiropractic care.

Why Prenatal Chiropractic Care Matters for Your Pregnancy Journey

Prenatal chiropractic care is a safe, drug-free approach to managing pregnancy-related pain and discomfort while supporting your body's natural changes. Here's what you need to know:

Key Benefits:

  • Pain Relief: 75% of pregnant patients report significant pain relief.
  • Better Labor: Can reduce labor times by 25-31%.
  • Safer Approach: No medications or invasive procedures.
  • Whole-Body Support: Addresses mechanical, hormonal, and postural changes.

Common Issues Addressed:

  • Lower back pain (affects up to 90% of pregnant women)
  • Pelvic pain and hip discomfort
  • Sciatica and joint pain
  • Headaches and nausea

Safety: Generally safe when performed by trained professionals, though you should always consult your doctor first.

Pregnancy brings joy, but it also brings significant physical challenges. As your body adapts to support a growing baby, you might experience new aches and pains. The good news is you don't have to simply endure it. Your body undergoes remarkable changes - from weight gain and a shifted center of gravity to hormonal fluctuations that loosen ligaments. These changes can create mechanical stress on your spine, pelvis, and joints.

I'm Dr. Gannon Ward, and since 2008, I've helped families achieve optimal health, including specialized prenatal chiropractic care for expectant mothers. My experience shows how transformative gentle, targeted adjustments can be for creating a more comfortable pregnancy.

Infographic showing the physiological changes during pregnancy including weight gain distribution, center of gravity shift from normal to pregnant position, hormonal changes affecting ligament laxity, and common pain areas like lower back, pelvis, and hips with statistics showing 90% of pregnant women experience back pain - prenatal chiropractic care infographic

Prenatal chiropractic care terms to remember:

Understanding Pregnancy Pains: Why Your Body Aches

Pregnancy is a time of major physical change that can lead to aches and pains in your back, pelvis, or hips. These discomforts often stem from a mix of mechanical shifts, hormonal changes, and circulatory adaptations. Understanding these reasons is the first step to feeling better.

The Body's Change

As your baby grows, your body makes significant mechanical adjustments. Most women gain 20-40 pounds, which pulls the body's center of gravity forward. To compensate, your posture shifts, and your lower back may curve more - a change called lumbar lordosis. This deeper curve puts extra pressure on your spinal discs, ligaments, and muscles.

This stress is why up to 90% of expectant moms experience back pain. For about 35%, the pain is moderate to severe. This strain can also lead to pelvic pain, hip discomfort, and sciatica, a sharp pain shooting down the leg. You can learn more about these changes from this scientific research on back pain during pregnancy.

Hormonal Havoc: The Role of Relaxin

Your body is also buzzing with hormones, especially relaxin. As its name suggests, relaxin's job is to relax your ligaments and joints, particularly in the pelvis, to prepare for delivery. However, relaxin affects all your ligaments, leading to joint instability throughout your body. This can cause pelvic hypermobility, where the sacroiliac joints connecting your pelvis to your spine become too mobile, leading to pain in your lower back, hips, and pubic bone. The very hormone helping you prepare for birth can also cause aches along the way. Learn more on the Relaxin hormone.

Additionally, your blood volume can increase by up to 50%. This increased fluid can sometimes lead to inflammation and swelling (edema), adding to joint discomfort and pressure on nerves.

Tips for Managing Discomfort at Home

While professional support like prenatal chiropractic care offers significant relief, you can also do a lot at home to manage daily aches. Here are some simple tips:

  • Mind Your Posture: Stand tall with your shoulders relaxed to reduce strain on your back and pelvis.
  • Choose Supportive Footwear: Opt for comfortable shoes with good arch support to help with alignment.
  • Optimize Sleep Positions: Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to keep your hips and spine aligned. A pillow under your belly can also help.
  • Practice Safe Movement and Stretching: Gentle activities like walking, prenatal yoga, or swimming can improve strength and flexibility. Stop if anything hurts.
  • Master Lifting Techniques: Bend at your knees with a straight back and engage your core. Avoid twisting while lifting.
  • Prioritize Rest: Your body is working hard. Take frequent breaks and lift your feet to reduce swelling.

These home strategies complement professional care. For more localized tips, check out more info about back pain relief lehi.

How Prenatal Chiropractic Care Can Help

Now that we understand the causes of pregnancy pain, let's explore how prenatal chiropractic care can help. Instead of masking symptoms with medication, chiropractic care addresses the root cause of your discomfort by focusing on spinal alignment, nervous system function, pelvic balance, and overall musculoskeletal health.

a chiropractor explaining a model of the spine to a pregnant patient - prenatal chiropractic care

Gentle adjustments to misaligned joints can reduce nerve interference, improve joint movement, and help overworked muscles relax. The result is significant pain reduction and improved mobility, allowing you to better enjoy this special time.

Restoring Pelvic Balance and Function

Your pelvis is the foundation of your body, and its alignment is crucial during pregnancy, especially as the relaxin hormone loosens your joints. A misaligned pelvis creates uneven tension in the muscles and ligaments supporting your uterus, which can cause discomfort and limit the space available for your baby.

We look for sacral subluxation (misalignment of the triangular bone at the base of your spine) and address round ligament tension. These ligaments support your uterus, and when tight or pulled unevenly, they can cause sharp, sudden pains.

Through gentle chiropractic adjustments, we help restore proper balance and movement to your pelvis. This relieves pressure on surrounding tissues and nerves, creating a more comfortable environment for both you and your baby. This is part of our approach to comprehensive wellness, which you can learn about at holistic health lehi.

Alleviating Common Pregnancy Symptoms

An impressive 75% of pregnant patients report significant pain relief from chiropractic care. This isn't a minor improvement - it's real relief from the aches that can make pregnancy challenging.

  • Back pain relief: By correcting spinal misalignments, we reduce pressure on nerves and muscles, providing substantial relief from low back pain.
  • Sciatica management: Adjustments help restore pelvic alignment and reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve, alleviating the sharp, shooting pain down your leg.
  • Headache relief: Pregnancy headaches can stem from neck and upper back tension due to postural changes. Gentle adjustments can release this tension and reduce headaches.
  • Joint pain improvement: Chiropractic care helps improve the function of all joints affected by relaxin and extra weight, reducing overall discomfort.

The Webster Technique Explained

When discussing prenatal care and baby positioning, the Webster Technique is essential. Developed by Dr. Larry Webster, this specialized approach focuses on achieving optimal pelvic balance during pregnancy.

illustrating the concept of a balanced pelvis for optimal fetal positioning - prenatal chiropractic care

It's important to know that the Webster Technique is not a baby-turning technique. We do not manually move your baby. Instead, we correct sacral subluxation and address tension in the pelvis and round ligaments.

By balancing the pelvis, we reduce intrauterine constraint - any pulling or twisting on the uterus that creates tight spaces. This gives your baby more room to move naturally into the best position for birth. The technique involves sacral analysis, gentle adjustments, and round ligament release through light massage.

Studies show an 82% success rate of babies turning to the head-down position when the Webster Technique is used. By creating a balanced pelvic environment, babies often move into the optimal position on their own. For more details, visit the Webster Technique resource page.

The Benefits for Labor, Delivery, and Baby

The benefits of prenatal chiropractic care extend beyond pain relief during pregnancy. They can significantly impact labor and delivery, potentially leading to an easier, shorter birth experience for you and a better start for your baby.

Promoting an Easier Labor and Delivery

One of the most exciting benefits of regular chiropractic care is its positive influence on labor. By ensuring optimal pelvic alignment, we help create a clear, unobstructed pathway for the baby, which can lead to a more efficient birth.

Research shows that chiropractic care may reduce labor times. For first-time mothers, labor times are, on average, 25% shorter. For mothers who have given birth before, the reduction is even greater, at 31% shorter. A balanced pelvis can also decrease the incidence of intense 'back labor.'

This optimal alignment can also reduce the need for medical interventions like forceps, vacuum extraction, or C-sections, as the birth process is often less complicated. A narrative review of pregnancy and chiropractic highlights how chiropractic care supports the body's natural ability to give birth.

Creating a Better Environment for Your Baby

Prenatal chiropractic care is also profoundly beneficial for your baby. A properly aligned pelvis provides the best possible environment for your baby to grow and develop. When the pelvis is misaligned, it can create intrauterine constraint, restricting the space available for your baby and making it harder for them to move into the optimal head-down (vertex) position for birth.

This is especially important for babies in a breech presentation (feet or bottom first). As mentioned, the Webster Technique has an 82% success rate in helping babies turn vertex. By releasing tension and balancing the pelvis, we give your baby the best chance to naturally move into the ideal position for delivery. This supports a smoother, safer birth process. For more on fetal positioning, you can consult ACOG information on breech babies.

Is Prenatal Chiropractic Care Safe? What to Know

It's natural to have questions about safety during pregnancy. We want to reassure you that prenatal chiropractic care, when provided by a qualified professional, is widely considered a safe and effective way to manage discomfort and support your body.

a specialized chiropractic table with a drop-away section for a pregnant belly - prenatal chiropractic care

Safety, Risks, and Contraindications

Chiropractic care is generally safe throughout all stages of pregnancy, with no known contraindications for a normal pregnancy. However, it's always wise to consult your primary doctor or OB/GYN first to ensure your entire healthcare team is coordinated. The risk of complications is very low, as chiropractors specializing in prenatal care use gentle, modified techniques.

While safe for most, there are rare situations where chiropractic care is not recommended. These include serious medical conditions like vaginal bleeding, placenta previa, placental abruption, ectopic pregnancy, or moderate to severe toxemia (preeclampsia). If you experience these issues, you should seek immediate medical attention. For general information on safety, you can refer to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health.

What to Expect During a Prenatal Chiropractic Care Session

Your comfort and safety are our top priorities. We use specialized tables with adjustable or drop-away sections that allow you to lie face-down without any pressure on your growing belly. We also use supportive pregnancy pillows to keep you comfortable in any position.

As your pregnancy progresses, we use modified positions - such as lying on your side, sitting, or kneeling - to avoid any discomfort or restricted blood flow. We will never apply direct pressure to your abdomen. Because the relaxin hormone softens your ligaments, less force is needed for an adjustment, making the techniques even gentler. We also provide tips for stretches and exercises you can do at home.

Finding a Qualified Prenatal Chiropractic Care Provider

Choosing the right chiropractor is an important decision. Look for a provider with specialized training in prenatal care.

  • Certifications: Look for chiropractors with an ICPA Certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association or who are Webster Certified.
  • Licensure: Ensure the chiropractor is licensed by your state.
  • Ask Questions: Inquire about their experience with pregnant patients and the equipment they use.
  • Get Referrals: Your OB/GYN, midwife, or doula can often provide trusted recommendations.

At Atmosphere Chiropractic & Wellness, our chiropractors have specialized training in prenatal chiropractic care to ensure you receive the highest standard of care in Lehi, Utah. You can also find certified providers through resources like ICPA4Kids.org.

Frequently Asked Questions about Prenatal Chiropractic

As expectant mothers explore their options, many thoughtful questions arise about prenatal chiropractic care. Here are answers to the most common concerns we hear at our Lehi clinic.

How often should I see a chiropractor during pregnancy?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as every pregnancy is unique. Your care schedule will be personalized to your needs. Some women benefit from weekly visits during acute pain, while others do well with monthly maintenance care, often starting in the second trimester. Your chiropractor will assess your condition and goals to create a plan that works for you, adjusting the frequency as needed throughout your pregnancy.

Does insurance cover prenatal chiropractic care?

Coverage varies significantly by plan. The good news is that many insurance plans cover chiropractic visits. However, the specifics regarding the number of visits, copays, and deductibles differ. It's best to check with your provider about coverage for "prenatal chiropractic care." Our team at Atmosphere Chiropractic & Wellness is happy to help verify your benefits to give you an estimate of out-of-pocket costs. Many patients find the investment worthwhile for the relief and improved quality of life it provides.

Can chiropractic care be combined with other prenatal therapies?

Absolutely. Prenatal chiropractic care is a complementary therapy designed to work alongside other treatments, not replace them. We often see patients who are also receiving prenatal massage, physical therapy, or acupuncture. The key is communication. Keep all your healthcare providers, including your OB/GYN or midwife, informed about the treatments you are receiving so everyone can work together to support your health. Our clinic offers several complementary services, like massage therapy, to provide integrated care.

Accept a More Comfortable Pregnancy Journey

Pregnancy is a magical time, but it doesn't have to be an uncomfortable one. You don't have to simply endure the common aches and pains that come with it. Prenatal chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free way to address the root causes of your discomfort, from back pain and pelvic aches to headaches.

We see about 75% of our pregnant patients report significant pain relief. The benefits extend to labor and delivery, where a balanced pelvis can lead to an easier, shorter birth, with studies showing labor times reduced by 25-31%. This helps create an optimal environment for your baby to move into the best position for birth.

Here at Atmosphere Chiropractic & Wellness in Lehi, Utah, we are dedicated to empowering expectant mothers. Our specialized prenatal chiropractic care is designed to support your body's journey, helping you feel your best every step of the way. Don't let discomfort overshadow this special time.

Are you ready to accept a more comfortable pregnancy and prepare your body for birth?

Start your journey with chiropractic care.

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