Pregnancy

Pregnancy Chiropractic is specialist in nature.

During pregnancy, several physical & hormonal changes are occurring in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby.

What role does chiropractic care play in pregnancy?

Chiropractic care during pregnancy may play an important role in assisting the pregnant woman during pregnancy & after giving birth.  As your body is going through many changes, Dr. Andrea, through chiropractic care, may help you during your pregnancy to adapt & deal better with the body & health problems that may arise including:

• Back pain & Neck pain;

• Pelvic Instability

• Joint pain;

• Headaches;

• Groin & Pelvic Pain;

• Sciatica;

• General muscle tension & discomfort

• Birth/Labour Preparation

Pregnancy Chiropractic Care has also been shown to help contribute to relaxing your pelvic floor muscles. Excessive tension and restriction in the pelvic floor may be a contributing factor to the need for some assisted deliveries requiring intervention with forceps or C-section. 

Current research has shown chiropractic care during pregnancy to be safe. Through extra study & training, Dr. Andrea aims to provide a gentle approach to help you during your pregnancy. Her approach of utilising techniques that work with your body & suited to the changes occurring as you progress through your pregnancy.  Being pregnant is an exciting & often anxious time. Patients often remark the confidence they have when dealing with a Chiropractor who is up to date with the best ways to support someone while pregnant using a warm, safe approach and who is a Mother as well.

As part of extra post-graduate study, Dr. Andrea is trained in the the most up-to date techniques for pregnant patients.