Prenatal Care
Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Wellington:
Enhance your comfort, health and overall wellbeing naturally
Simply put, nothing is more important to the health of the entire family than the journey of pregnancy, labour, delivery, and the postpartum period.
Pregnancy is a powerful and transformative journey, one that brings incredible joy, but also its own unique challenges. At Healthy Families Chiropractic, we're here to support mums every step of the way through this profound transition, while also giving baby the healthiest, most balanced start to life.
One thing we know for certain: a mother’s nervous system directly influences the growth and development of her baby’s nervous system. In today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, many expectant mums find themselves stuck in "fight or flight" mode and when that happens, baby’s nervous system mirrors it.
This heightened stress response can become imprinted early on, potentially leading to emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges later in life. That’s why caring for mum’s nervous system isn’t just self-care, it’s foundational care for baby, too.
Why see a chiropractor during pregnancy?
Your nervous system is the command centre of your pregnancy, coordinating every stage of growth, adaptation, and preparation for birth. As your body undergoes remarkable changes, your nervous system works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep everything in balance.
When the nervous system becomes overwhelmed or imbalanced, it can show up as anxiety, disrupted sleep, constant worrying, forgetfulness, aches and pains, or low energy.
Neurologically focused chiropractic care helps restore balance to both mum’s and baby’s nervous systems, promoting calm, clarity, and connection. That’s why having a chiropractor on your support team during this transformative time is not just helpful, it’s essential.
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Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Enhancing Nervous System Function:
A well-balanced nervous system is essential for the health and development of both mum and baby. Ideally, your nervous system should seamlessly shift between "fight or flight" and "rest and digest" modes, responding appropriately to your body’s needs. However, in today’s fast-paced, high-stress world, many nervous systems become stuck in survival mode constantly alert, overwhelmed, and unable to fully relax or heal. Chiropractic care helps restore that vital balance, allowing mums to move out of stress and into a state of rest, recovery, and optimal function, supporting a healthier, more connected pregnancy and postpartum journey.
Enhance Comfort and Decrease Pain During Pregnancy:
As your body adapts during pregnancy, changes in posture and weight distribution can place added stress on your spine and pelvis, often leading to discomfort. This may show up as sciatic nerve pain, round ligament pain, or acute lower back and sacral discomfort. Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy are specifically tailored to support these changes, helping to relieve tension, improve alignment, and promote overall comfort, all without the need for medications.
Preparing For Birth:
Research shows that chiropractic care, by enhancing nervous system communication, can help your body function more effectively during labour and delivery. A New Zealand study found that pregnant women under chiropractic care often have more coordinated pelvic floor muscle activity, supporting smoother, more efficient birth experiences.
Promoting Pelvic Balance:
Even when the baby isn't in a breech position, a misaligned pelvis could impede the natural progression of delivery by restricting the uterus. Gentle, non-invasive chiropractic adjustments promote pelvic relaxation, facilitating a smoother delivery process, reducing the reliance on medical intervention.