Specialized Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Health!

Prenatal chiropractic adjustments are just one of the ways Harvey Family Chiropractic can help women have a healthier pregnancy and achieve a smoother and easier delivery.

Dr. Nichole Harvey specializes in chiropractic care for pregnant women.  During pregnancy, there are several changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby.   Due to the protruding abdomen and increased back curve, the pelvis could become misaligned.  This may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby.  This restriction is called intrauterine constraint.  A misaligned pelvis may also make it difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery.

Another change experienced during pregnancy is the production of a chemical called relaxin.  This chemical helps to loosen the pelvic joints so the baby can be delivered.  However, relaxin affects all of the joints in the body, causing instability.  When a joint becomes unstable, it can move out of alignment and may lead to decreased function and pain.  Regular chiropractic care can help reduce these symptoms.

Dr. Nichole also specializes in the specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment for breech babies.  This is known as the Webster Technique.  This adjustment enables balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduces undue stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments.  This balanced state in the pelvis makes it easier for a breech baby to turn naturally.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy may provide the following benefits for women:

• Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
• Controlling symptoms of nausea
• Reducing the time of labor and delivery
• Relieving back, neck or joint pain
• Preventing a potential cesarean section

Loving Care for Your Little Ones!

At Harvey Family Chiropractic, we’re seeing more and more parents seeking chiropractic care for their children.  Many spinal problems seen in adults began as early as birth.  Even natural birthing methods can stress an infant's spine and developing nervous system.  The resulting irritation to the nervous system caused by spinal and cranial misalignment can be the cause of many newborn health complaints.  Colic, breathing problems, nursing difficulties, sleep disturbances, allergic reactions and chronic infections can often be traced to nervous system distress.

Since significant spinal trauma can occur at birth, many parents have their newborns checked right away.  As the infant grows:  learning to hold up the head, sit, crawl and walk are all activities that affect spinal alignment.  These are periods of time to have the child analyzed by a pediatric chiropractor like Dr. Nichole Harvey.

Parents also seek chiropractic care for their children for the resolution of a particular symptom or condition.  Colic, torticollis, ear infections, asthma, allergies and headaches are just a few of the reasons parents recommend coming to us for pediatric chiropractic care.

Contact Harvey Family Chiropractic today and let us bring the benefits of chiropractic to your little one!