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PREGNANCY CARE
NOVEMBER 2013
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Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a safe
and drug-free approach to helping with pains
and aches while maintaining your health
during this changing time.
Common conditions of pregnancy that
respond to chiropractic care
Lower back pain
Sacroiliac joint problems
Mid-back and neck pains
Headaches
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Tendonitis
Groin and leg pains
Scientific studies suggest that women who have
chiropractic care during their pregnancies have:
Less back pain and discomfort.
Shorter labour. Chiropractic care was
shown to shorten delivery times by 24% in
the first pregnancy and 39% in later
pregnancies.
Significantly less back pain during
labour.
PRE-PREGNANCY CARE
If you are thinking of having a baby, a chiropractic
evaluation can ensure that your spine and hips will be up
to the challenges of 9 months of pregnancy and delivery.
We will set you up on an appropriate strengthening and
stretching exercise program, and suggest that you start
taking a multi-vitamin now and increase your fruits,
grains, vegetables, and high quality protein. Do not
smoke or drink alcohol.
POST DELIVERY CARE
Studies show that 50% of women with chronic lower
back pain developed it after a pregnancy. Early
chiropractic care and proper exercises can help restore
your body. Because your body has endured 9 months of
postural changes and weight gain, coupled with the strain
of delivery or C-section, the first 2 to 6 weeks after
delivery are the best time to have your spine and pelvis
checked.
NEWBORN/BABY CARE
To ensure the best start for your child, we provide a
complete spinal and body evaluation for your newborn.
Even though the best efforts of your midwife or doctor,
your infant’s spine, particularly the neck, may be placed
under stress during delivery. By using very gentle
techniques, spinal problems can be corrected easily.
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Exercise Tips for the Pregnant Woman
Avoid holding your breath.
Avoid sudden changes in level or posture, such
as standing up too quickly.
Always keep your back in a neutral position,
and include pelvic tilts whenever possible.
Avoid long periods of lying on your back. Roll
onto your side if your hands start to tingle.
Always wear running shoes when you are
exercising. In the house wear supportive shoes or
sandals with a good arch.
Wear a strong supportive bra. Note the size
may change putting pressure on your shoulders.
Exercise within your target heart rate. Get help
if you are unsure of this.
Remember to lie down and stand up correctly.
By slightly squeezing your buttocks together and
tightening your abdominal muscles you will move
much easier.
Check for abdominal muscle separation
regularly. Ask your chiropractor for details. If
separation starts, don’t do abdominal exercises
until instructed.
Always bend one knee when on your back or
have a pillow under the knees.
In this case, pain means stop exercising.
Eat some form of carbohydrate 1 –2 hours
before your exercise class to prevent low blood
sugar and light headedness or dizziness.
Take a break when you feel tired
If you feel pain in your pelvic/groin areas, do
pelvic tilts on all fours (pelvic rocks).
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CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND PREGNANYDr. Maja Edgar is passionate about making pregnancy as comfortable as possible for every
woman. She is certified in the WEBSTER TECHNIQUE. This is a gentle, safe technique that
helps bring balance to the pelvis and allows for optimal fetal positioning. It has also been shown
to be effective in some breech presentations. We are excited to inform you that Dr. Maja will be
teaming up with Dr. Andrea Maxim (Naturopath) and Michelle Hache (one of Burlington's
best labour doulas) to present two seminars at Edgar Family Chiropractic:
1. "Optimizing Fertility the Natural Way" -November 19th 7:00- 8:00 PM
2. "An Integrative Approach to a Healthy Pregnancy"- December 3rd 7:00-8:00 PM
REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED. PLEASE RSVP AT 289-337-1202 OR AT
Edgar Family Chiropractic on Pearl
399 Pearl Street Burlington
P: 289-337-1202 F: 289-245-1482
www.edgarchiropractic.ca
NOVEMBER 2013
