MATERNITY MASSAGE

60 min      $60

Designed to give relief to the special needs of the mother-to-be. A comforting and soothing massage experience. A maternity massage pillow which contours the belly and breast regions is always available for your comfort when lying on your front side. Our therapists can also teach the mother-to-be techniques for massaging her baby.

Pregnancy and Children

Before you become pregnant, our chiropractors can detect any imbalances in  your spine and pelvis which would contribute to discomfort during pregnancy or neuromusculoskeletal problems after childbirth. Chiropractic adjustments are safe for pregnant women and their baby. They can be especially attractive to those mothers-to-be who are trying to avoid drugs and medications in treating their back pain.

Pregnancy can be tough on a mother's body and her daily routine to say the least. A mother-to-be experiences physiological changes at a rate second only to her developing child. The average 23-35 pounds that new mothers gain, combined with the loosening of ligaments puts new stresses on her body that can create aches and pains that last for months. Shifts in her spine can result from this change in physiology and often creates back pain. The weight of the child in the third trimester pressing down on the abdominal region can also create a host of neurological difficulties. In the few months following labor and delivery, a mother's ligaments that loosened

during pregnancy begin to tighten up again. Improper lifting or reaching while pregnant may have resulted in joint problems in the spine, pelvis, arms and legs. These health problems should now be addressed before the ligaments have tightened up, creating future joint problems.

The benefits of receiving Chiropractic care while pregnant are numerous. "First time moms averaged a 24% shorter labor." "Mothers who have already given birth, experienced a 39% reduction in the average labor length compared to controls" (Fallon, 1991). "Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy can reduce the likelihood of experiencing back labor as well"

(Diakow, 1991). Our Chiropractic doctors are certified in the Webster Techniques which assists in turning breeches. After childbirth, Chiropractic care can also help. We highly recommend the AndaluzWaterbirthCenter in Tualatin, OR for expectant mothers. 503-885-0228

How does chiropractic care help the pregnant woman?

Because of the additional weight and stress on the framework of the body in pregnant women, chiropractic adjustments can help lower the incidence of pain in the low back and legs, and between the shoulder blades. In some cases, fewer headaches and problems with nausea and elimination may also result. Many chiropractors care for expectant mothers in the regular course of their daily practices. It is wise, however, to first inquire about the experience of your chiropractor in caring for pregnant women and what he or she recommends for you.