Prenatal Care

 

More and more women are seeking the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. At Horizon Family Chiropractic, we’re serious about taking care of moms-to-be. In fact, Dr. Amy Schreiner is Board Certified in prenatal and pediatrics for doctors of chiropractic.

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Any amount of stress in your body may cause subluxation which cause, our nervous system to not work to the best of its ability. The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Pregnancy is the most important time to make sure that your nerve signals are flowing without interference. Dr. Amy is an expert when it comes to the common ailments that come with pregnancy such as sciatica, headaches, heartburn. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:

 

•     Maintaining a healthier pregnancy

•     Controlling symptoms of nausea

•     Reducing the time of labor and delivery

•     Relieving back, neck or joint pain

•     Prevent a potential cesarean section

•     Boost immune system

 

Pregnancy is a time of extraordinary and rapid change. Hormones are working hard to change the dynamics of her spinal and pelvic structures to get a woman’s body ready for labor. Many of these changes can cause discomfort. Many women have found that regular prenatal Chiropractic enabled them to experience the best pregnancy and delivery possible. In fact, the Webster technique has been found to assist breech babies in moving into a proper head down birthing position. With all the changes than pregnancy and labor bring, it is a perfect time to seek a chiropractic evaluation.