A pregnant woman needs to have her body as healthy and strong as possible in order to handle the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth.  Chiropractic care will help ensure that all body systems, especially the reproductive system including the uterus, ovaries and related organs and structures so essential for healthy pregnancy, function properly.  If the slightest nerve interference occurs between the brain to the body organs and systems, it could adversely affect the mother and the developing fetus.  Dr. Rich will look for these nerve interferences in the spinal column and correct them with a specific Gonstead Chiropractic adjustment.  Another great reason for chiropractic care during pregnancy is that it is drugless.  Drugs whether prescribed or over the counter can harm the growing fetus and you.  There is no such thing as a safe drug, all have side affects.  Antibiotics, aspirin, alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, and cocaine, even cough syrup and cold and flu medications have been linked to fetal damage and miscarriage.  Chiropractic patients have seen improvements with maintaining pregnancy, controling vomiting and nausea, reducing spinal discomfort, delivering full-term infants with ease and thus producing healthier infants.  Patients also report in helping back pain, premature contractions and back labor. 

 Is chiropractic safe for pregnancy. 

Yes!  Dr. Rich is trained in adjusting the spines of pregnant women.  Chiropractors have been taking care of pregnant women for over 100 years.

 How late in pregnancy is it possible to get an adjustment? 

Patients have received adjustments even during labor. 

Do I have to have an apparent problem in pregnancy to see a chiropractor? 

Not at all.  Periodic checkups during pregnancy should be as common as periodic weight checkups.  Spinal checkups are importnat to ensure proper communication in the body, so mommy and baby are as healthy as possible.   

Can my baby receive chiropractic care? 

Yes!!!  Newborns are given spinal checkups and adjustments (as needed).  There is nothing better than a healthy and happy baby.  When the baby is consistantly unhappy, crying, not sleeping, not eating, not going to the bathroom as should, than that is the babies only way of communicating something is wrong.  Spinal checkups and adjustments can help ensure a healthy functioning and growing baby.  Parents see the results in a happy baby.