Pregnancy & Chiropractic

Chiropractic care in pregnancy is an essential ingredient to your prenatal care choices.
Pre-existing unnoticed imbalances in your spine and pelvis can become overtaxed during this time.
As your baby develops, your uterus enlarges to accommodate the rapid growth. So long as the pelvis is in a balanced state, the ligaments connected to the uterus maintain an equalized, supportive suspension for the uterus. If your pelvis is out of balance in any way, these ligaments become torqued and twisted, causing a condition known as constraint to your uterus.

If the woman’s uterus is constrained as birth approaches, the baby is prevented from getting into the best possible position for birth. Even if the baby is in the desirable head down position, often times constraint to the uterus affects the baby’s head from moving into the ideal presentation for delivery.
Dr. Gifford works specifically with your pelvis throughout your pregnancy restoring a state of balance and creating an environment for an easier, safer delivery.