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Pregnancy and Chiropractic The Webster Technique After The Delivery Of Your Child Pediatrics Why Do Children Become Subluxated? When Should a Child Have His or Her First Chiropractic Check-up? Pregnancy and Chiropractic Chiropractic is a wonderful healthcare choice for an expecting mother. There are many benefits to undergoing regular chiropractic check-ups throughout your pregnancy. Studies have reported easier transition throughout the pregnancy, shortened labor times, decreased risk of C-section and increased overall stated satisfaction with pregnancy. When you become pregnant, it is recommended that you have a proper evaluation by your chiropractor to determine your chiropractic needs during the many stages of your baby's intra-uterine development. Most likely, if you are having a healthy pregnancy, only periodic adjustments to address the changing weight forces and loosening of your ligaments may be all that you need. For difficult pregnancies, more regular care may be necessary. During the last four weeks of pregnancy, it is recommended that you get checked for subluxation once a week as you travel down the home stretch. It is also advised to be adjusted as close to delivery as possible. Adjustments during pregnancy are suitable and safe for you and your developing child. Our tables allow you to lie comfortably face down for the majority of your pregnancy.
The Webster technique is a gentle ligament release and adjusting protocol that has shown effective in reducing in-utero constraint. In-utero constraint is due to the transfer of tension that may exist across the uterine/abdominal area from stress imposed upon it from surrounding ligaments and improper sacral (pelvic) position. In-utero constraint has been associated with a high incidence of fetus's that are in breech or fetal position. Expectant mothers are often referred to doctors of chiropractic who are proficient in this gentle technique. If in-utero constraint is determined to be present, the Webster Technique is administered to relieve the restraining forces, thus allowing the baby to establish the preferred head-down position. After The Delivery Of Your Child Enjoy the return to the pre-pregnancy state, but understand that your body is undergoing the greatest transition of its life. Chiropractic care is equally vital during this time as your body works to heal and re-balance from labor, delivery, and the demands of adjusting to raising an infant. Your baby deserves the benefit of beginning life free of nervous system interference. A thorough infant chiropractic evaluation is vital, especially if your child experiences breech presentation, shoulder dystocia, difficult inuterine environment, forceps delivery, latching difficulties, vacuum extraction, caesarean section, colic or extended labor and delivery. Pediatrics Chiropractic care for kids is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle. Whether your child has specific health concerns that need to be addressed or if you would just like to ensure exceptional growth and development both mentally and physically, periodic chiropractic check ups for your child are important. When an infant, toddler, or child is assessed in our office, they are fully evaluated and recommendations will be shared openly with you and your child. Because Dr. Denniston specializes in pediatrics, her scope of knowledge regarding issues of children today is vast. Our office is welcoming and open to children, from our private toy and play room to our dedicated staff who are not shy about bouncing babies and getting down to their eye level to build a tower. Chiropractic adjustments on little ones are gentle and effective. Light force is applied to the spine to restore motion of vertebrae and function of the nervous system that may have been compromised during pregnancy, delivery, or early development. These vertebral fixations are what chiropractors refer to as subluxations. Subluxations can limit range of motion and function of the spine but most importantly can decrease the function of the nervous system and, in turn, decreases input to the brain. This can interfere with normal development and ability to respond and adjust to one's environment. If you are concerned about your child's health, or just want to give them the best opportunity to develop to their full potential, don't hesitate to schedule a consultation or an initial evaluation. Why Do Children Become Subluxated? If your child's body is stressed, either by physical, chemical or emotional stresses, there may occur a loss of normal spinal bone position and movement or a significant increase in the tone of the spinal cord. This in turn causes a disturbance in nervous system function. The loss of normal function accompanying neurologic disturbance are together called Spinal Subluxation. This can impair your child's nervous system from accurately receiving, processing and responding appropriately to changes taking place within their body and environment.
One of the most physically, chemically and emotionally stressful events that we all experience in life is being born. Because the birth process is unavoidably stressful, newborns are particularly susceptable to becoming subluxated during birth. Such stressors may not be immediately obvious and, if left uncorrected, may not become apparent for many years. To ensure your children get the right start in life, many progressive parents get their children checked by a chiropractor as part of post-natal care to facilitate their optimum growth and development. If your children have not had a chiropractic check-up, the sooner the better. It has been shown that negative patterns, if laid down early in life, may persist and limit a child's future growth on a number of levels throughout their lifetime. By having your child's spine checked for subluxation periodically throughout their lifetime, they will be better prepared to face all the challenges life has to offer. |
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