Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is chiropractic safe for my baby?

Yes! Chiropractic is safe for your baby. There is no research showing that chiropractic puts your baby at risk in any way. Due to the hormones released during pregnancy, a woman's body responds very readily to chiropractic adjustments and adjustments are performed more gently during this phase. Most women find their chiropractic experience during pregnancy relaxing.

2. How is an adjustment performed when I am pregnant?

At North Ridge Family Chiropractic we have tables especially designed for the pregnant woman in mind that allow her to lie on her stomach without any pressures. Both tables that "breakaway" in the belly region and pregnancy pillows with cut outs for your belly are used for your comfort.

3. Why do I have low back pain during my pregnancy?

Pregnancy puts a lot of stress on the structures of the spine, low back and pelvis. During pregnancy you have hormones released in your body that loosen the ligaments in your pelvis creating a strain on the structures around the low back. In the third trimester, the weight of the growing baby and extra body fluids puts increased pressure on the discs and joints of the lower back. Chiropractic care can alleviate some of the discomforts of pregnancy.

4. Can chiropractic turn my breech baby? What is the Webster technique?

Chiropractors do not turn breech babies, however; certain chiropractors are qualified in a technique called the Webster technique. This technique is a specific gentle pelvic adjustment which creates more space within the pelvic ring and relaxes ligaments attached to the uterus. By creating this new environment, the breech baby is then able to turn down into the proper position. Your chiropractor will be able to assess if your pelvis requires this type of adjustment.

5. Can chiropractic help me to have an easier or faster birth?

Although research in this area is limited, many women report easier and shorter labours under chiropractic care. A properly aligned pelvis, balanced ligaments and a lack of interference of the nerves supplying the uterus are all contributing factors to an easier and faster labour and birth.