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Is it safe to see a chiropractor when pregnant?

Bri

Is it safe to see a chiropractor when pregnant ??

I'm 18 weeks. I have scoliosis ( curve spin )

I have sciatica nerve problems. Probably a out of place collar bone ( I say probably because it's happen before) and this jabbing pain in the middle of back near spin under shoulder blades... ahhhh ..... trying to see a massage therapist but wondering if it's safe to see a chiropractor since I can get in earlier.

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Yes, it is safe. I'd recommend looking for someone who has spent time training specifically with pregnant women. Your OB may be able to recommend or local parenting/mom support groups may have a list of local providers.

Ta

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They have special benches for women who are farther along.

Br

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Yes. Look for someone who is Webster certified. This has been one of the biggest helps for me!

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Erin • Nov 15, 2016
i can't agree more! the webster technique is fantastic for pregnant women. most importantly, make sure they have lots of experience with mommies to be!

He

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Yes. I went after my car accident back in June I'm 33 week now. Both my chiropractors wife's were about to deliver and they still went also.

Br

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I've been seeing one for over a month now (am almost 30 weeks)Just make sure they have experience working on pregnant women.  My chiropractor has a special pillow that allows me to lay on my stomach and she doesn't do any twisting adjustments on me.She's been a god-send! 

An

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I was but my OB asked me to stop. He said since he's had a practice he's had 4 pregnant women rushed to the hospital bc of issues after getting their necks adjusted. Idk exactly why. He just said he doesn't like it. 

Ch

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Yes for sure! Find one trained to work with pregnant women. I have scoliosis and several other back/neck issues and mine was a huge help in pregnancy (and she actually came to my birth center and adjusted me while I was in labor). Mine is also trained to adjust babies and I had my LO adjusted at a week old 😊 If you ask a chiro, they should tell you whether they have the training. 

As

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Yes yes yes yes yes! The more aligned and loose your spine and hips are, the easier you'll open up!

El

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I started going at 9 weeks I'm now at 21 weeks. I beginning to feel less comfortable about it. I know it's safe but I'm so worried. But it definitely helped when the back pain was awful 

Me

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Yeah. 
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