Common pregnancy symptoms or a lack of nutrients/misalignment’s of the spine?

There are many myths, facts and opinions about pregnancy and what a woman should experience. Many symptoms such as ligament pain, nausea, baby brain/fog, back pain, carpal tunnel pain, headaches and so on, seem to be a part of the “normal” experience of being pregnant.

However, not all women experience these symptoms and if they do many have experienced natural relief through preventative forms of health care. Including nutrition, exercise or Chiropractic. Therefore, there can be a cause to these symptoms other than pregnancy itself. These symptoms simply become apparent or more prominent due to the increase in hormones, blood volume and physiological stress on the body and it’s structure than before pregnancy.

So, what if pregnancy can be more blissful than what we have been told or experienced in the past. Filled with better sleep, less pain and symptoms. Not only during pregnancy but also during labor, delivery and recovery.

For example, one common symptom is round ligament pain. This is a sharp some times stabbing like pain in the groin or lower belly area. Many pregnant women experience this pain during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters. As the uterus and baby grows in the womb the ligaments attached to the uterus and pelvis begin to stretch.

The alignment of the pelvis and sacrum also affect the tension on these ligaments as the uterus and fetus grow. Making sure the pelvis is aligned properly will put equal tension on the ligaments as they stretch. On the other hand, if the pelvis or sacrum are misaligned there will be more tension on one ligament than the other as they stretch. Leading to pain on that side. Correcting that misalignment will decrease or even eliminate the likelihood of ligament pain, back pain, wrist and or joint pains during pregnancy.

Another symptom is nausea or mental fog, which most will call baby brain. These symptoms are definitely affected by the increase in hormones. However, many nutrient deficiencies cause nausea and if these deficiencies were present before pregnancy, they become even more depleted during pregnancy. Aversions during pregnancy to certain foods are also the bodies way of avoiding certain chemicals (added sugars, processed foods, aspartame, etc..) or nutrients that are not needed and or not helpful. The same applies to cravings.

If the body is craving dairy such as milk and cheese but before pregnancy you never ate dairy then your body could be asking for more vitamin D or calcium. However, dairy is not ideal for digestive health and can cause inflammation but this can be a cue that the body is letting you know what type of vitamins or nutrients it needs. We just have to listen to our bodies and then choose a healthy alternative. So instead of dairy make sure to add a vitamin D3 supplement in addition to just a prenatal and make sure to take sun for 20 minutes a day to get natural vitamin D. This should stop the dairy cravings because the body will be getting exactly what it needs.

Mental fog is another symptom that is caused by a lack of B12 and B vitamins. B12 deficiency is actually the most common nutritional deficiency in the world. While pregnant B12 and B9 (Folate) are crucial to the babies development especially during the first trimester when the nervous system is being developed. Making sure to eat foods high in these vitamins and take additional supplementation to your prenatal would be ideal.

Getting tested for specific nutritional deficiencies would be suggested as it will have a profound effect on your pregnancy journey. They key here is to listen to your body and find what it needs. Not just assume that these symptoms are normal.

Neurological Chiropractic care has helped thousands of women before, during and after pregnancy. Making sure the nervous system is functioning better by taking tension or pressure off of the nerve tracks. This is done by removing the Vertebral Subluxations (Misalignment’s) of the spine that are present. This will not only aide in the development of the baby, but in the functioning of the mother’s body as well. Along with proper nutrition and exercise pregnancy can be enjoyable and more pleasant.

Here is what one of many mama’s had to say after starting Neurological Chiropractic care (Upper Cervical Care) in her second trimester.

Disclaimer: Every women is unique and although a majority of women will benefit from the above mentioned alternatives or techniques, not all experience the same results and or have more underlying issues that must be addressed first.

However, getting our spines aligned will allow our bodies to function at it’s optimal capacity regardless of possible lingering symptoms.

“I originally came in due to a friend that referred me because I was experiencing discomfort in my neck and back. I was also having ligament pain but didn’t think that Chiropractic could help with that. Although, as soon as i started getting adjusted by Dr. Miranda and she released my ligament tension, I had so much relief. I found out that I was badly misaligned (Subluxated) and was made aware of the care I needed.

After being under care for only 3-4 weeks I noticed more regularity with my body functions, ease in navigating my movements without pain and even as my pregnancy progresses I feel a greater sense of well being. I would quickly recommend the services and care offered here. Especially for mommies to be and children. As my child has gotten much relief from his constipation as well.” – Lyani Powers

 

If you are pregnant or plan to be pregnant here is your opportunity to get your spine checked and corrected if needed to experience a better pregnancy and help your body and babies development be at it’s optimal health expression.

We also provided nutritional consultations to ensure your body is getting what it needs.

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