Prenatal Chiropractic in Altamonte Springs, FL
Guiding You Through a Healthy Pregnancy
Consider the extra weight you're carrying from your growing baby. Hormonal changes make the pelvis more flexible, leaving your spinal joints, muscles, and ligaments more prone to strain or injury.
As your baby develops, it's common for mothers to experience back pain, sciatica, headaches, sleeplessness, or general discomfort. Your body is working tirelessly to support your little one. At Family First Wellness Center, we can identify spinal misalignments and imbalances contributing to your pain or discomfort and help you find relief.
Chiropractic Care can help Expectant moms by:
- Educating you on correct posture, lifting and other lifestyle factors that can reduce spinal stress
- Ensuring the joints of the pelvis and low back move freely for a successful birth
- Helping the spine adapt to the increased weight and altered posture of pregnancy
- Recommending exercises to improve spinal health
- Restoring joint mechanics to reduce pain and improve function
Our Prenatal Chiropractors are Highly Trained
Dr. Kelly Fredricks has completed extensive training in pregnancy and pediatric care. She earned her CACCP Certification from the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) after completing over 200 hours of specialized education and passing a comprehensive certification exam. As described by the ICPA, this rigorous 200-hour program provides advanced techniques and care protocols for children and pregnant women, offering expertise beyond standard chiropractic college training.
The Webster Technique for a Better Delivery
Dr. Kelly Fredricks and Dr. Alexandra Antoine are certified in the Webster Technique. Developed by Dr. Larry Webster of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, this method releases stress on your pelvis. It allows your uterus to relax, giving the baby enough space to turn into the proper position for birth.
| How Does Pregnancy Affect Health and Comfort? | Pregnancy causes numerous body changes, including a swayback posture from abdominal weight gain and loosened pelvic ligaments, leading to instability in the spine. These changes can strain muscles, pinch nerves, and result in headaches, neck and back pain, or neurological symptoms in the arms and legs. |
| How Does My Musculoskeletal Alignment Affect My Delivery? | Normally, the fetus rotates in the womb from an upright position to an upside-down position to make a normal, healthy birth possible. If your spine has lost its alignment, there may be insufficient room to make to this shift. The result could be a breech birth. |
| What Are the Pain Relief Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care? | Prenatal chiropractic care can minimize the nerve impingement and musculoskeletal strains that typically accompany pregnancy. Our careful adjustments can help your joints and nerves function as they should, reducing nausea, aches, pains, and functional problems. This form of pain relief allows you to avoid the potential risks, interactions, and side effects of pain-relieving drugs. |
| Is Chiropractic Care Safe for Mother and Child? | Chiropractic care is completely safe for both mother and child. Our chiropractors in Altamonte Springs uses a special table designed to accommodate pregnant bodies comfortably. We stick to gentle, subtle techniques that improve your health and well-being without placing you at any risk. |
| What Is the Webster Technique? | The Webster Technique is a prenatal chiropractic method that aligns the lower spine and pelvis to support a safe, natural delivery. Starting in the eighth month, it helps create optimal conditions for your baby to turn in the womb. |
Enjoy a comfortable pregnancy experience with prenatal chiropractic in Altamonte Springs. Don’t delay!
