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PREGNANCY AND
CHIROPRACTIC

"Since nearly all drugs and medications can cause fetal damage, it is important for women to avoid them as much as possible." Chiropractic care is ideal, then for the mother-to-be because of its drugless, whole-body approach. "Pregnant women undergo many structural and hormonal changes that affect the spine, nerves, joints, ligaments, connective tissues, center of gravity and stability." With all of this happening, it is no wonder many pregnant women feel pain, discomfort and sickness. Chiropractic care, however, "can ensure that the spinal column, pelvis and related stru tures are balanced, moving easily, and free of spinal nerve stress." With this assistance, "the motherto-be experiences pregnancy at a greater level of comfort, health and vitality, and can better handle the stress of childbirth." Chiropractic care can be carried out in conjunction with visits to other health care providers, and adjustments may be performed throughout the entire pregnancy. "Patients have even received chiro practic care during labor." After pregnancy, "spina care can help the post-partun woman return to normal by balanc ing her spinal column, realigninj her pelvic bones and removing spinal nerve stress." SOURCE: Chiropractic. 1994: 16-17.

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