The most common reason a pregnant mother would seek a chiropractor is because she is experiencing back pain and neck pain. All the physical changes and hormones in her body can add up and really take a toll on mom. A chiropractor can help decrease some of the aches and pain by not only checking the whole spine but checking the ligaments that support the body as well. One of the most important benefits of regular chiropractic care throughout pregnancy is creating the most optimal environment for the baby to grow in the womb. Maintaining the mother’s pelvic alignment allows for the baby to have maximal room to grow and can ultimately help baby go head down because of the balanced pelvis. 

           Not only is prenatal care important but so is postpartum care. Birth can be a traumatic experience on the body no matter if it's an easy birth or not. Every mom should get checked after she delivers her child. Once the baby arrives, mom’s attention is focused on caring for the newborn, often at the price of her own health. This time is the most critical period to heal. With the hormone relaxin still coursing through the body, moms have the advantage to heal, even from the old injuries that were experienced before the pregnancy.