Pregnancy changes the female body in many ways, and carrying excess weight for such a long period of time can cause muscle aches, pains, and spine alignment issues. Chiropractors can be an essential part of a pregnant woman’s care team in pregnancy, during the birth, and after. If you are suffering from aches or pains or wish to use a more natural alternative in aiding pregnancy symptoms, you may wish to use a chiropractor.

Chiropractors do not just help with back and joint pain, they can also assist with feelings of nausea that are associated with pregnancy. Some of these pains may be caused by a misalignment of the spine or pelvis, which occurs when the abdomen begins to increase in size and the spine becomes curved to compensate for this extra weight. Chiropractors can also help with diet and exercise regimes; some of them may be specially trained in nutrition and this is something you may wish to look for when searching for a chiropractor. If you suffer from high blood pressure during pregnancy, a chiropractor can be used as an alternative to medicines to help relieve hypertension, which is unsafe for both mother and baby. When adjusting, chiropractors have to be very careful in not putting excess pressure on the abdomen and therefore will use a table when helping to align the spine and pelvis of a pregnant woman.