Pregnancy Chiropractor Auckland

Firstly, Congratulations!

Pregnancy is a wonderful and exciting time, also full of changes. It takes a lot of energy to grow a human being so naturally it is the best time to take care of your spine & Nerve system. We often get asked about receiving chiropractic adjustments while pregnant and the answer is OF COURSE we can help! Chiropractic care is amazing for pregnancy and has been shown to relieve lower back pain, pelvic pain in pregnant women with those symptoms by up to 85% & assist the birthing process!

At Platinum Chiropractic, we’re a family-focused practice and love providing high-quality Chiropractic Auckland services for pregnant women, newborns, babies and children. Chiropractic care for babies and children and for the care of pregnant women offers your family a solid foundation for wellness. Throughout pregnancy, birth, and childhood, the chiropractic lifestyle offers choices and benefits for you and your family’s greater health and well-being.

We are your experienced Pregnancy Chiropractors in Auckland!

What we can see with pregnancy is an ever-changing shift in weight-bearing and movement patterns as the baby grows, this puts extra stress and pressure on our muscles, posture, spine and other soft tissues. What we cannot see are the millions of different hormonal changes and chemical reactions occurring both in the mother and the developing baby, all of which are controlled and coordinated through the nervous system.

Now more than ever, during pregnancy you need a nervous system that responds accurately to changing requirements in all parts of your body, therefore you need a healthy spine!

The Research

Chiropractic care may result in easier pregnancy!! Including, increased comfort during the third trimester and delivery, as well as a reduced need for analgesics (pain medication). In one study, women receiving chiropractic care through their first pregnancy had a 24% reduction in labour times, and those giving birth for the second or third time reported a 39% reduction in shorter labour times. In another study, the need for analgesics was reduced by 50% in patients who received adjustments. In addition, 84% of women report relief of back pain during pregnancy with chiropractic care.

Other research showed that pregnant women who had chiropractic adjustments had more relaxed pelvic floor muscles at rest, which indicated they had increased function, control and relaxation of their pelvic floor muscles. This is essential for ease of delivery. 

A Chiropractor experienced in pregnancy care will offer chiropractic care that prepares the body to be strong, supple, and as balanced as possible to carry the pregnancy. Adjusting women throughout pregnancy is one of the most rewarding parts of our work, because a healthier pregnancy can result in an easier labour and delivery, and a better transition for the baby into his/ her life. We use specialised, gentle and effective techniques to check and adjust your spine. We also use pregnancy pillows that allow you to lie on your tummy! 

How often should you see a chiropractor during pregnancy 

If you’re wondering how often you should see a chiropractor during pregnancy, this is dependent on so many variables that we can’t give a one-size-fits-all answer, so come and talk to us about how we can support you during this unique and joyous time in your life as your Chiropractor in Auckland East, Howick & Botany. We’d love to be your pregnancy chiropractor.  Find your Chiropractor for pregnancy right here at Platinum!