Pregnancy and Chiropractic in Calgary

Supporting Your Body’s Natural Adaptation During Pregnancy

Pregnant woman on table Memorial Drive Chiropractic and Massage goes beyond general chiropractic services to ensure the comfort and well-being of expectant mothers. Our practice proudly offers specialized pregnancy chiropractic care, supporting your body’s natural ability to adapt during this transformative time.
Pregnancy chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and gentle approach to enhancing your body’s adaptive capacity throughout pregnancy. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, we focus on helping your nervous system respond more effectively to the significant changes occurring as you grow your new family member.

Understanding Your Changing Body

During pregnancy, your body undergoes profound physical, hormonal, and emotional changes. These changes require tremendous adaptive capacity from your nervous system. As your posture shifts, ligaments relax, and weight distribution changes, your body must constantly adjust to new patterns of movement and balance.

Dr. Wagemakers understands these unique challenges and uses gentle, pregnancy-specific techniques to support your body’s natural adaptation process. Our approach helps your nervous system function optimally during this important time, potentially making your pregnancy experience more comfortable.

Safe, Gentle Care Throughout Your Pregnancy

Many expectant mothers wonder about the safety of chiropractic care during pregnancy. At Memorial Drive Chiropractic and Massage, we provide:

Specialized Pregnancy Pillow: Allowing comfortable positioning that takes pressure off your belly
Gentle Techniques: From tonal adjustments to activator methods and modified manual techniques
Personalized Approach: Adapting care as your pregnancy progresses and your body changes
Complementary Support: Including appropriate stretches and myofascial release for strained ligaments and muscles

Our approach is always tailored to your stage of pregnancy and individual needs. As your body becomes more mobile in certain areas, we modify our techniques accordingly to ensure your safety and comfort.

When to Begin Pregnancy Chiropractic Care

While many women seek chiropractic care after experiencing discomfort, the ideal time to begin is as soon as you know you’re pregnant—or even before conception. Starting care early allows us to:

Support your body through each trimester’s unique challenges
Establish healthy nervous system patterns before major physical changes occur
Address minor imbalances before they potentially become uncomfortable
Create a foundation of proper adaptation that supports both mother and baby

However, it’s never too late to begin! Whether you’re in your first trimester or approaching your due date, chiropractic care can help your body adapt more effectively to your current stage of pregnancy.

Heart hands on pregnant belly

Beyond Symptom Relief

While pregnancy chiropractic care often provides welcome relief from common discomforts like back pain, sciatica, and pelvic discomfort, the benefits extend far beyond symptom management. By enhancing your nervous system’s adaptive capacity, we support:

More efficient body mechanics during this time of change
Balanced physical stress response for both mother and baby
Improved overall function of your nervous system
A foundation for postpartum recovery

Dr. Wagemakers uses the Insight Millennium technology to objectively assess how your nervous system is adapting to pregnancy, allowing for precise care tailored to your specific needs.

Partnering in Your Pregnancy Journey

We believe in empowering expectant mothers with knowledge about their bodies and how to support optimal adaptation throughout pregnancy. Many of our pregnant members express that they wish they had begun care sooner, finding that regular adjustments help them navigate pregnancy with greater ease.

Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation. Our goal is to help your body adapt optimally to this beautiful transition, supporting both you and your baby’s well-being through safe, gentle chiropractic care.

FAQs

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?

Yes, chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe, effective, and gentle. Dr. Wagemakers modifies techniques to accommodate your changing body and uses specialized equipment like pregnancy pillows to ensure your comfort. Our approach focuses on supporting your body’s natural ability to adapt to the changes of pregnancy without forcing any movements.

What pregnancy challenges can chiropractic care help with?

While we focus on improving overall nervous system function rather than addressing specific conditions, many pregnant patients report improvements in their body’s ability to adapt to the physical changes of pregnancy. This improved adaptation may help with discomfort in the back, sciatic area, and pelvis, as well as potentially supporting better sleep quality and physical stress management.

How often should I receive chiropractic care during pregnancy?

Care frequency is personalized based on your specific needs and how your body is adapting. Some women benefit from more frequent visits in later pregnancy as physical changes accelerate, while others maintain a consistent schedule throughout. Dr. Wagemakers will recommend a care plan based on your scan results and physical assessment.

Is prenatal chiropractic care covered by insurance?

Yes, pregnancy chiropractic care is typically covered by insurance when you’re on your family plan. Our office can help verify your coverage and handle insurance paperwork to make the process as simple as possible for you.

Can chiropractic care help with my baby’s positioning?

Chiropractic care in Alberta does not directly reposition a baby in utero. Our approach to improving overall pelvic balance and nervous system function may create an environment that allows your baby to move more freely. We focus on enhancing your body’s adaptive capacity rather than trying to directly influence your baby’s position.

When should I start chiropractic care during pregnancy?

Ideally, begin as early as possible—even before conception or as soon as you know you’re pregnant. Early care helps establish optimal nervous system patterns before major physical changes occur. However, it’s never too late to start; we can help at any stage of pregnancy by tailoring our approach to your current needs.

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Pregnancy should be an enjoyable experience where your body adapts effortlessly to this beautiful transition. We look forward to helping you enhance your adaptive capacity throughout your pregnancy, labor, delivery, and beyond.

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