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Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy:
Experience a Healthier Journey

Congratulations on your pregnancy! As your body undergoes remarkable changes, it's important to prioritize your well-being. Chiropractic care during pregnancy offers numerous benefits and is both safe and beneficial. Dr. Kirsten Ferguson has specialized post-graduate training in chiropractic care for pregnant patients, including certification in Webster's Technique. This technique ensures proper pelvic alignment and can address breech presentations. 

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Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy help alleviate pain, restore balance, and improve overall well-being. They also optimize your body for labor, potentially reducing complications and promoting a smoother delivery. Postpartum, chiropractic care aids in your recovery, addressing postural imbalances and providing wellness support.

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Experience a healthier pregnancy journey with chiropractic care tailored to you and your baby. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Kirsten Ferguson to discover the benefits firsthand.

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At our clinic, we prioritize your safety, comfort, and well-being throughout your pregnancy journey. With chiropractic care, you can experience a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy, smoother labor and delivery, and enhanced postpartum recovery.

 

Reach out to us to schedule an appointment and discover the benefits of chiropractic care tailored specifically for you and your growing baby.

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Webster's Technique
Webster Technique

What is Webster's Technique?

Webster's Technique is a specialized chiropractic technique designed to support the pelvic alignment and balance of pregnant individuals. It focuses on reducing sacral and pelvic joint dysfunction, which can contribute to intrauterine constraint and potentially impact fetal positioning. By using gentle adjustments, Dr. Kirsten Ferguson, who is certified in Webster's Technique, aims to restore proper pelvic biomechanics and create an optimal environment for the baby. This technique can be particularly beneficial for addressing breech presentations, as it helps to alleviate tension and improve the alignment of the pelvis, potentially allowing the baby to achieve a more favorable position for delivery. Webster's Technique is a safe and effective option within chiropractic care for pregnant individuals seeking to enhance their pregnancy experience and support optimal fetal positioning.

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Dr. Kirsten Ferguson's specialized training and certification in Webster's Technique highlight her expertise in providing exceptional chiropractic care for pregnant patients. This technique focuses on pelvic alignment and has been recognized for its effectiveness in addressing intrauterine constraint, often associated with breech presentations.

Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy

Chiropractic benefits pregnancy

During pregnancy, your body undergoes significant physical and hormonal changes to accommodate your growing baby. As your center of gravity shifts, your spine, pelvis, and surrounding muscles experience increased stress and strain. This can lead to discomfort, pain, and even postural imbalances.

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Chiropractic care for pregnancy provides a holistic and gentle approach to address these challenges. By employing precise adjustments, Dr. Kirsten Ferguson can help restore balance and alignment to your spine and pelvis, reducing tension, easing pain, and enhancing your overall well-being.

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The benefits of chiropractic care extend beyond pain relief. Regular adjustments during pregnancy can improve your nervous system function, enhancing your body's natural ability to adapt to the changes occurring within. This can contribute to a healthier pregnancy experience, increased energy levels, and improved sleep patterns. 

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Furthermore, chiropractic care plays a vital role in optimizing your body for labor and delivery. By ensuring proper alignment of the pelvis, chiropractic adjustments can promote an optimal position for the baby, potentially reducing the likelihood of complications during childbirth. This can lead to shorter and less intense labor, as well as a decreased need for interventions.

Chiropractic may decrease back labor

Chiropractic benefits labor

Chiropractic care during pregnancy has shown potential in reducing back labor, shortening delivery times, and minimizing birth interventions. By aligning the spine and pelvis, chiropractic adjustments can alleviate musculoskeletal imbalances, reducing back labor and facilitating a more efficient labor process. This may result in shorter delivery times and a decreased need for interventions such as epidurals, forceps, or cesarean sections. Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to prenatal healthcare, positively impacting the birthing process and enhancing the overall childbirth experience.

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Chiropractic care also plays a significant role in postpartum recovery. Adjustments can help realign the body after childbirth, addressing postural imbalances and promoting faster healing. By providing support for breastfeeding challenges and improving overall well-being, chiropractic care assists individuals in regaining strength, mobility, and optimal health during the postpartum period. It offers a holistic approach to postpartum care, aiding in pain relief and promoting overall well-being for new parents.

Here are some references that discuss the benefits of Webster's Technique for pregnancy:

  1. Alcantara, J., & Martineau, T. J. (2012). The chiropractic care of pregnant women with Webster's Technique: a case series analysis. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 11(3), 160-166.

  2. Alcantara, J., & Ohm, J. (2011). The Webster Technique: a chiropractic technique with obstetric implications. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 10(3), 196-199.

  3. Alcantara, J., & Ohm, J. (2009). The use of Webster Technique in a patient with breech presentation: a case report & selective review of the literature. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 8(4), 171-176.

  4. Alcantara, J., & Ohm, J. (2010). Resolution of breech presentation confirmed by ultrasound following Webster's Technique. Journal of pediatric, maternal & family health chiropractic, 2010(1), 12-16.

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Here are some references that discuss the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy:

  1. Stuber, K. J., Smith, D. L., & Chireau, M. V. (2012). Chiropractic treatment of pregnancy-related low back pain: a systematic review of the evidence. Journal of manipulative and physiological therapeutics, 35(6), 472-482.

  2. George, J. W., Skaggs, C. D., Thompson, P. A., Nelson, D. M., Gavard, J. A., & Gross, G. A. (2006). A randomized controlled trial comparing a multimodal intervention and standard obstetrics care for low back and pelvic pain in pregnancy. American journal of obstetrics and gynecology, 195(6), 1571-1577.

  3. Borggren, C. L. (2007). Pregnancy and chiropractic: a narrative review of the literature. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 6(2), 70-74.

  4. Alcantara, J., Ohm, J., & Kunz, D. (2012). The safety and effectiveness of chiropractic care during pregnancy: a narrative review of the literature. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 11(4), 240-252.

  5. Shaik, J., & Uwadiae, E. (2018). Chiropractic care and pregnancy: a narrative review of the literature. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 17(3), 157-164.

These references provide insights into the potential benefits of chiropractic care for pregnancy, labor and postpartum recovery. They can serve as valuable resources for further exploration and understanding of the positive effects chiropractic care may have during these stages.

Here are some references that discuss the benefits of chiropractic care for labor and postpartum recovery:

  1. Borggren, C. L. (2007). Pregnancy and chiropractic: a narrative review of the literature. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 6(2), 70-74.

  2. Diakow, P. R., Gadsby, T. A., & Gadsby, J. B. (1991). A survey of obstetricians' opinions concerning awareness and integration of chiropractic treatment in pregnancy. Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 35(3), 165-170.

  3. Haas, M., Vavrek, D., Peterson, D., & Polissar, N. (2012). Dose-response and efficacy of spinal manipulation for care of chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial. The Spine Journal, 12(9), 707-716.

  4. Miller, J., & Benfield, K. (2008). Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy: benefits to the mother-infant dyad. Journal of chiropractic medicine, 7(2), 65-70.

  5. Peterson, C. K., Mühlemann, D., & Humphreys, B. K. (2012). Outcomes of pregnant patients with low back pain undergoing chiropractic treatment: a prospective cohort study with short term, medium term and 1-year follow-up. Chiropractic & manual therapies, 20(1), 1-9.

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