09/11/2025
Why do so many women choose to see a Chiropractor during pregnancy?
1. For a functional assessment - many pregnant patients visit us without any pain at all but simply because they want to ensure their body is functioning well. When you start to think of pregnancy and labour as something we must actively prepare for, doing the ‘bodywork’ is as important as the ‘brain’ work to prepare your mindset.
2. Because they have been referred by their midwife for an assessment as they hope to have a physiological birth..
Think of your pelvic & abdominal cavity as a ‘vessel’ for your baby to grow and live for 9 months - anything that compromises the space or symmetry of this vessel can affect baby’s position or cause discomfort for mum…
💡Therefore - anything that improves this space, such as specialist Chiropractic Care, helps to release tension and improve mobility which can help baby find their most optimal position in preparation for labour, and can help mum feel her best without discomfort and restriction 🙏🏻
3. To manage pregnancy-related discomfort or dysfunction.
Common complaints include:
👉🏼 Postural changes
👉🏼 Restricted movement
👉🏼 Lower back and hip pain
👉🏼 Pelvic girdle dysfunction (PGD)
👉🏼 P***c symphysis dysfunction (SPD)
👉🏼 Sciatica
👉🏼 Neck and shoulder dysfunction
The issues listed above are very common during pregnancy due to changes in posture, weight distribution, and ligament laxity caused by hormones, for example the increase in progesterone and the presence of a hormone ‘relaxin’.
❓Relaxin is a hormone produced during pregnancy that plays a vital role in preparing the body for childbirth. It is primarily secreted by the ovaries and placenta and has effects on various tissues in the body including the ligaments of the spine and pelvis.
💪🏼 How Chiropractic Helps:
Gentle adjustments, joint mobilisations, soft tissue work, and rehabilitation to help the body adapt to pregnancy by alleviating dysfunction, reducing pain and improving mobility.
To book a ‘Pregnancy New Patient Assessment’, use the link below for online booking or give us a call on 0113 260 0794, no referral required 🙏🏻
https://crossgates-chiropractic-clinic.au1.cliniko.com/bookings
