Amazing Benefits of Chiropractic Care in the Journey of Motherhood

It’s crucial to prioritize self-care during your pregnancy and postpartum journey, and one avenue that Origins Birth and Wellness recommends for its myriad of benefits is chiropractic care. Origins has a Webster certified (more on that later) chiropractor available for all of your adjustment needs throughout pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Here are just a few benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, birth and postpartum.

Comfort and Alignment Throughout Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful and complex journey, but it can also bring discomfort, especially as the body adapts to your growing baby. Chiropractic care offers expectant mothers a gentle and natural way to find relief. By focusing on spinal and pelvic alignment, Origins Webster-certified chiropractors help alleviate common pregnancy discomforts like back pain, sciatica, and pelvic instability. The adjustments are safe and tailored to suit the unique needs of pregnant persons.

Why does Origins have Webster certified chiropractors? The Webster Chiropractic Technique is a specialized method within chiropractic care designed to address issues related to the pelvic and sacral regions, particularly during pregnancy. This technique focuses on optimizing pelvic alignment and nervous system function. It is not a prenatal or obstetric technique but aims to provide comfort and balance to the mother’s body during pregnancy, potentially improving the baby’s positioning within the womb. 

Empowering Birth

Chiropractic care can play a pivotal role in empowering mothers for labor and delivery. By ensuring proper pelvic alignment, chiropractors create an ideal environment for the baby’s descent and reduce the risk of complications during birth. Additionally, optimizing the nervous system through chiropractic adjustments can contribute to a calmer, less stressful birthing experience, benefitting both mother and child. 

By using gentle adjustments and specialized protocols, Webster certified chiropractors aim to reduce musculoskeletal tension and create an optimal environment for the baby’s growth and development. If you are an established patient with one of our Origins chiropractors during pregnancy and need an adjustment for you or baby during labor or after birth, then they will do what they can to attend your birth and assist you with your specific needs.

Nurturing Postpartum Recovery

Chiropractic care aids in the postpartum recovery process by addressing musculoskeletal issues that may arise from pregnancy and childbirth. New mothers often experience discomfort in their backs, shoulders, and necks due to the demands of caring for their newborns. Origins chiropractic adjustments can provide relief, restoring balance and vitality during this crucial phase.

Supporting Overall Wellness

Chiropractic care is not solely about pain relief; it’s also a holistic approach to health and wellness. By improving spinal alignment and enhancing nervous system function, chiropractic care promotes overall well-being for both mother and baby. It’s a natural and drug-free way to ensure that the body is functioning at its best during this important time.

Our In-house Chiropractor, Dr Abby Lee

Origins Birth and Wellness Fort Worth is honored to have an amazing in-house chiropractor specializing in pregnancy, newborns, and children, Dr. Abby Lee. Dr. Abby graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from Louisiana Tech University. Following graduation, she moved to Dallas to pursue a Doctorate in Chiropractic from Parker University. 

While in chiropractic school, Dr. Abby became passionate about naturally treating the body as a whole in a holistic manner for issues such as hormonal imbalance, gut health deficiency, and autoimmune disorders. She is certified in several soft tissue techniques and primarily uses a combination of Webster Technique, Fascial Distortion Model, Active Release Techniques, and Cupping Therapy. In cases where extra support is needed, or an acute injury has occurred and quicker healing is necessary, she will utilize Kinesio-taping. 

To schedule an appointment for you or a family member with Dr. Abby (or her associate Dr. Chelsea) at Lee Wellness Chiropractic please contact the front desk at 817-562-2828!

Remember that the chiropractors at Origins can see all ages and you don’t have to be an Origins client to get an adjustment. We love having your whole family visit! 

Please consult with a qualified healthcare professional or your certified midwife before beginning any new healthcare regimen during pregnancy or postpartum.