I get asked many of the same questions by potential patients in Altoona. I don’t know if it’s the official start of summer or what it is but I’ve had more women than ever ask me if it’s safe to be adjusted while pregnant.

Having just celebrated my youngest’s 1st birthday I remember when my wife was pregnant with all three of my kids. Though I would never tell you her pregnancy and labor were pain free or easy, she has told everyone she knows that having chiropractic care throughout her pregnancy made such a difference.

So can YOU see a Chiropractor if you’re pregnant?

Absolutely! Everyone can benefit from a chiropractic adjustment. Whether it’s a newborn, 90-year-old or a woman in any stage of pregnancy, everyone benefits! The individual plan for a pregnant woman will take into account her age, weight, stage of pregnancy and condition of health. Many pregnant mothers find chiropractic adjustments not only help with pregnancy discomfort but can also smooth the delivery process for her and her baby. This is what one of my clients had to say about my care during her pregnancy:

“For my first pregnancy I didn’t use chiropractic care at all. I ate well and got exercise but hadn’t heard about all the benefits chiropractic could have for me and my baby. I had back pain most of my pregnancy and for the last trimester had radiating sciatica pain that left me bedridden many days. During labor I pushed for 3 hours because my son wasn’t in a great position for birth. For my second pregnancy I also ate well and exercised but this time I added in regular visits with Dr. Dawson. I have no back pain, no sciatic nerve pain and when it came to my labor-I pushed 2 times and delivered a healthy daughter! Nothing changed between the pregnancies other than I incorporated Dr. Dawson’s excellent chiropractic care into my health plan and it made a HUGE difference. I am so grateful I did and would recommend it to anyone considering becoming pregnant or who is currently pregnant as well.” -Jessie

So in short, yes! You can absolutely be adjusted while pregnant and it’s been proven to help alleviate many common pregnancy issues. If you have any specific questions about your pregnancy, give the office a call and I’ll be happy to answer them. (515) 967-3007

-Dr. Dawson