Prenatal Care in Chesterfield

Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. More women and birth providers are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care in pregnancy and recognize this area of expertise through Webster Certification. Dr. Emily Noonan is Webster Certified.

Chiropractic care is very safe during pregnancy and highly recommended. We focus on gentle, specific adjustments that help reduce pain and improve spinal function. Many women find chiropractic care helpful in relieving morning sickness, reducing back and neck pain, and improving overall health. Since chiropractic care is natural and noninvasive, you can be thankful to avoid any medications or surgeries to help alleviate your aches and pains. Chiropractors focus on spinal health, which directly impacts the nervous system. When your body is going through all the changes during pregnancy, it puts a lot of pressure on your spine and misaligned vertebrae is very common. With gentle adjustments, we focus on keeping your spine aligned, hips in place, and promoting natural healing and processing during your entire pregnancy. This minimized aches and pains that you would experience otherwise.

The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neurobiomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved.

Absolutely. We believe collaborative care is best during pregnancy. We're happy to communicate with your OB, midwife, or any other member of your care team so everyone is informed and aligned on your plan.

Spinal health is extremely important during all stages of life, but pregnancy brings its own set of challenges to your body that requires extra care. Seeing a chiropractor during your pregnancy is going to help minimize symptoms that you'll experience and keep you on the path to optimal spinal health. Common symptoms that Chiropractors can help with during pregnancy include: Low back pain, Neck pain, Ligament pain, Morning sickness, Breech babies, Pelvis and sacrum pain, Length of labor. During pregnancy, your body is much more susceptible to subluxations and misalignments in your joints. All the changes and additional pressure can cause a lot of issues. You'll benefit greatly by seeing a chiropractor during your pregnancy and beyond.

The earlier we address developing imbalances, the better your body tends to adapt as pregnancy advances. We assess your individual situation at your first visit and tailor everything to your current stage.

Often, yes. Sciatic nerve irritation is common in pregnancy as the pelvis widens and the baby's position shifts loads onto the lower back and buttock. Gentle pelvic and lumbar adjustments can reduce the joint and tissue tension contributing to that pain. We're transparent about what to expect and refer out if needed.

Yes. Many women find postpartum care to be vital to recovery during their healing process. Postpartum care is a natural extension of prenatal chiropractic. We also offer pediatric chiropractic for your newborn if you'd like a gentle wellness check after birth.