April 14, 2025
At Turning Point Family Chiropractic, we support moms through every phase of motherhood before, during, and after pregnancy. If you're an expecting mother or recently gave birth, chiropractic care may be the missing piece in your wellness plan. Here’s how safe, specific adjustments can make a big difference from prenatal to postpartum.
Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy? Pregnancy is a time of rapid physical, hormonal, and emotional changes. These shifts can cause discomfort, tension, and misalignment, especially in the spine and pelvis. Chiropractic care helps support your body naturally as it adapts, helping you feel more balanced, connected, and at ease.
Prenatal Chiropractic Care: Creating the Foundation As your baby grows, so does the pressure on your spine, pelvis, and nervous system. This is where prenatal chiropractic care can help most.
Benefits of prenatal care include:
- Pelvic alignment for optimal baby positioning
- Relief from back, hip, and sciatic pain
- Improved posture and mobility
- Reduced ligament tension and joint stress
We are trained in the Webster Technique, a gentle chiropractic method that supports pelvic balance and has been associated with easier pregnancies and improved fetal positioning.
Research Spotlight: One study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that 75% of pregnant women experienced pain relief with chiropractic care (Lisi, 2006).
Perinatal Care: Supporting a Smoother Labor When your spine and nervous system are functioning optimally, your body is better prepared for labor and delivery.
Chiropractic adjustments during late pregnancy can help:
- Shorten labor time
- Improve pelvic and uterine function
- Support better fetal engagement
- Reduce the need for interventions
Research Spotlight: A study by Dr. Joan Fallon noted that first-time moms under chiropractic care had 25% shorter labor times, and experienced moms had up to 31% shorter labor (Fallon, 1991). When your body is aligned, labor can progress more naturally and efficiently.
Postpartum Chiropractic Care: Rebuilding After Birth After birth, your body begins the healing process. Between hormone changes, sleep deprivation, and constant lifting/carrying, many moms find this stage the most physically demanding.
Chiropractic care during postpartum helps:
- Realign the spine and pelvis after birth
- Relieve neck, back, and shoulder tension (especially from nursing and holding your baby)
- Reconnect your nervous system to help regulate mood and stress
- Promote better posture and support pelvic floor recovery
Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, gentle postpartum adjustments can help restore balance and speed up recovery.
Why Choose Turning Point Family Chiropractic? At Turning Point Family Chiropractic, we specialize in corrective, neurologically-based care. We don’t just treat symptoms, we focus on restoring function, alignment, and long-term wellness. Our care plans are personalized, safe, and designed to support moms at every stage.
We proudly offer:
- Gentle pregnancy-specific adjustments
- Webster Certified providers
- Family-friendly atmosphere
- Education, encouragement, and natural support
You don’t have to navigate pregnancy or recovery alone. Let us walk this journey with you. Ready to Feel Your Best During Pregnancy? Your body was made to grow and birth life and we’re here to help you do it with more comfort, alignment, and confidence.
📅 Schedule your prenatal or postpartum consultation today! 📍 Serving Woodstock, GA and the surrounding communities.
Turning Point Family Chiropractic: Helping families thrive, one adjustment at a time.
References: Borggren, C. L. (2007). Pregnancy and chiropractic: a narrative review of the literature. Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 6(2), 70–74.
Ohm, J., & Vallone, S. A. (2013). Chiropractic care of the pregnant patient: a retrospective analysis. J Pediatr Matern Fam Health – Chiropr.
Lisi, A. J. (2006). Chiropractic spinal manipulation for low back pain of pregnancy: a retrospective case series. JMPT, 29(7), 526-530.
Fallon, J. (1991). The Effect of Chiropractic Treatment on Pregnancy and Labor: A Comprehensive Study. ICPA Proceedings.
