PRENATAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE
Prenatal Chiropractic Specialists
At Iowa Family Chiropractic we believe that that every pregnant mom deserves specialized prenatal chiropractic care.
You may ask, what makes Iowa Family Chiropractic different from other Prenatal chiropractors near me? The difference is simple but BIG.
All of our chiropractors have completed extensive training and additional education to provide pregnant moms with the best postnatal and prenatal chiropractic care in Central Iowa. Our chiropractors are Webster Technique certified. They use the precise specific adjustments pregnant moms need for a safe, healthy and all natural pregnancy!
We know firsthand that life does not stop when you become pregnant. Pregnancy does not have to be painful, and it doesn’t have to slow you down. Chiropractic care during pregnancy drastically reduces labor and delivery time. Prenatal chiropractic adjustments are also effective at relieving pregnancy pains and uncomfortable side effects related to pregnancy.
Our chiropractors have helped hundreds of moms in Des Moines, Ankeny and Ames enjoy their pregnancies without unnecessary pain and discomfort. The approach we use in our office is all natural, drug free, and provides fast—long lasting results.
CLICK HERE for a special offer for your initial prenatal appointment. There is no pressure, no commitment… we simply want to see if we can help YOU enjoy each day leading up to meeting YOUR new little one!
What Is The Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique or Webster Method is the overall name for a specific form of chiropractic care during pregnancy.
At Iowa Family Chiropractic all of the chiropractors in our Des Moines, Ames and Ankeny offices have completed additional training and education to be Webster Technique certified. This training allows our chiropractors to provide you with the best possible pregnancy chiropractic care. Using the Webster Technique we specifically focus on the pelvis and sacrum, as well as the muscles and ligaments in and around these areas.
As Webster certified chiropractors our primary goal of is to address misalignments to make more room in the pelvis. Additionally our pregnant patients see improvement with pregnancy related issues from nausea to swelling to sleep.
We hope that freeing up space in this area also frees up space in the uterus, ultimately aiding with labor and delivery.
Benefits of the Webster Technique
With the Webster technique, the main aim is to remove the subluxations that cause the baby not to move. Here are some of the benefits:
- Helps the baby have room to turn
- Reduces the chances of having a cesarean section
- Aids in faster recovery after birth as compared to c-section births
Is The Webster Technique Safe?
The Webster technique is very safe, and it is effective. It is not a baby turning technique, so there is no direct external force applied to the baby. Webster technique is performed very gently with presses, specific adjustments..
I love Iowa Family Chiropractic! I first came in when I was pregnant with my second child. My adjustments made a world of difference in alleviating the aches and pains related to my pregnancy. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. The chiropractors are knowledgeable and effective with their adjustments. I firmly believe the adjustments made my labor and delivery go so much smoother! I am so thankful to have found such an amazing prenatal chiropractor near me.It was also great that ALL of their chiropractors are Webster Technique certified. I only wish I had found Iowa Family Chiropractic sooner!
Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?
During the months of pregnancy, hormones cause women’s ligaments and muscles to relax. This can cause pain and compromise of the nervous system. There is never a more important time to be under chiropractic care than during pregnancy. The physiological changes that are occurring in both mom and baby are incredible. It is a dynamic process during a short period of time. This means regular check-ups, proper nutrition and exercise, and plenty of planning are vital.
Prenatal chiropractic adjustments allow women to be and feel their best during one of the most important times during their lives — before, during and after pregnancy.
It’s been shown that women who stay active during pregnancy have fewer complications and interventions during birth than those who do not. There are also both short and long term benefits for the baby. Our chiropractors at Iowa Family Chiropractic can help you to remain pain-free and increase your ability to move during this time, allowing you to stay active.
Research shows other benefits of chiropractic treatments during pregnancy, including decreased intervention during the birth process, decreased need for pain control during labor, the ability to deliver with more comfort, and decreased average length of labor.
The chiropractors at Iowa Family Chiropractic have been trained in a number of techniques including the Webster Technique to keep mom comfortable during her prenatal adjustments. This also insures maximum safety for pregnant women and their babies.
Getting adjusted during your pregnancy can help to give both mom and baby a better experience during pregnancy and delivery.
What Does a Prenatal Chiropractic Adjustment Look Like?
How do you adjust someone who is pregnant? Is it safe for pregnant women to get adjusted? Are adjustments comfortable for pregnant women? Why do I need to get adjust when i’m pregnant?
WE get these questions ALL THE TIME… So, we wanted to share this video of one of our pregnant mamas who is 28 weeks pregnant getting an adjustment.
You can see just how gentle the adjustment is and how comfortable mom is (despite her 4yo trying to “help”). She also shares some of the benefits she has seen from regular adjustments throughout her 3 pregnancies.
Listen to Teri Lynn’s Experience.
Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy are not only safe they are also amazing for alleviating pregnancy related pain.
Pregnancy pains like: Low Back Pain, Headaches, Pelvic Pain, Sciatic Pain, and Leg Cramps can improve.
Prenatal chiropractic adjustments can also reduce pregnancy related symptoms like: Heartburn, Constipation, Insomnia, Restless Legs and Gas & Bloating
What Our Patients Are Saying
What makes our prenatal chiropractic clinic different?
Pregnant women ask us all the time, “What makes Iowa Family Chiropractic different from other another prenatal chiropractor near me?”
Well, at Iowa Family Chiropractic we specialize in prenatal chiropractic. All of our chiropractors are trained, certified and well versed in the Webster Technique.
In this video Dr. Kellie shows you how that makes our chiropractic office different from other chiropractors near you.
While the exact layout of our Des Moines, Ames and Ankeny Clinics may vary, our tools and specialized approach to prenatal chiropractic care is the same across all of our offices.
The difference at our office is big and it can have a huge impact on your pregnancy, labor, and delivery.
How can chiropractic care help during my pregnancy and labor?
Why get adjusted while your pregnant???
This video highlights a short list of ways pregnant moms can benefit from chiropractic care. Chiropractic care drastically reduces labor and delivery time, and relieves pregnancy pains and uncomfortable side effects related to pregnancy.
At our office we believe that every pregnant mom deserves specialized prenatal chiropractic care.
A Message From Dr. Kellie
As a mother of two, I know firsthand what it is like to be overwhelmed while pregnant. Your life doesn’t slow down just because of your morning sickness, back pain or heartburn!
I want you to know – you do NOT need to live with pain during pregnancy!
If you are like most other pregnant moms you take care of others before you take care of yourself.
You are selfless, you are caring and loving. That is exactly what makes you an AMAZING MOM.
Chances are though, you are unnecessarily suffering with aches and pains that you consider “normal”. While some aches and pains might be common… they are definitely not normal.
Pregnant moms ask me all the time, “What makes Iowa Family Chiropractic different from other Prenatal chiropractors near me?”
It’s our experience and our approach. I’ve devoted my career to helping pregnant women and families. I know first hand what it is like to be pregnant and suffering and the effect that can have on a family and a pregnancy.
It is such an amazing feeling when a mom tells me, “I feel better now than I did even BEFORE my pregnancy!” And I will tell you, this is more common than not.
While every woman has her own unique experience, this should be a time you are able to enjoy and remember with happiness.
If you are suffering, please take this opportunity! Allow yourself to ENJOY YOUR PREGNANCY. Come discover the difference of specialized prenatal chiropractic care at Iowa Family Chiropractic.
Best,
Dr. Kellie
