Pregnancy Chiropractic in Winter Springs & Oviedo

Holding hand of pregnant woman Dr. Liz’s goal is to empower women with knowledge and ownership of their bodies through the most beautiful aspect of their lives: motherhood. This begins even before pregnancy.
What to Expect

The Nervous System/Hormone Connection

Your nervous system carries communications from your brain to every part of your body, controlling everything. If there is interference in the part of your nervous system related to hormone regulation, fertility can be affected. Chiropractic adjustments remove these interferences, so your nervous system works properly. When communication from your brain works optimally, your hormone regulation can function correctly, improving fertility.

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Care During Pregnancy

At Mojica Chiropractic Care, we like to see our pregnant practice members at least once a week throughout the pregnancy, and more often if the baby is breech. As with all our care, Dr. Liz will come to your home for your appointments.

Pregnancy chiropractic care is safe, gentle and specific to maintaining proper pelvic alignment to allow space for the baby to develop and move freely. By gently mobilizing the area using the Webster technique, we can relieve uterine tension and balance the joints, ligaments, and muscles around the womb for greater comfort for mom and adequate room for baby.

Dr. Liz is also here to help you through other aspects of your pregnancy, offering education on how to sit properly at work and sleeping posture, for example. She works with midwives and doulas, and considers herself a member of your team, helping and guiding in any way she can.

Postpartum Care

The trauma of childbirth is a stress on your body and nervous system. Chiropractic adjustments after delivery help get your body back into proper alignment and help rebalance your nervous system, allowing your body to recover better and faster, so you can focus on your new baby. Dr. Liz can help you with good posture for holding and feeding your baby, how to facilitate latching, and even the best way to carry the car seat.

Chiropractic During Pregnancy

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I start pregnancy chiropractic care?

As soon as possible. Especially if you have never seen a chiropractor in your life. The earlier you start the easier is to receive maintenance care to prevent pelvic misalignments that may contribute to longer labor time and difficult delivery process.

Your body goes through different phases of adaptation as the baby grows. Things that can affect your spine and impact your baby’s development in utero include sitting or standing prolonged hours, very stressful jobs or living environment, significant amount physical jobs or daily activities, scoliosis, history of prior C-section or complicated birth process.

Will I be able to lay on my stomach for an adjustment?

Yes. We have specialized chiropractic tables that do have a space for your belly when you need to lay down on your stomach. We also have pregnancy pillows that have enough space to accommodate your growing belly!

Is the adjustment safe for my pregnancy and baby?

Yes. The adjustments provided are safe for you and for the baby. Dr. Liz uses the Webster Technique that provides gentle and specific spinal manipulation for the expecting mother. Prior to your initial visit you will be able to discuss any medical history that may indicate a risk to manipulation, and she will let you know before your first adjustment if there is a contraindication.

What are the benefits of regular adjustments during pregnancy?

There is plenty of research in our prenatal and pediatric network of specializing doctors (icpa4kids.com) that regular chiropractic care may help decreasing the labor time as well as it may help with an easier delivery process.

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We’d love to help you have the healthiest, most joyous pregnancy possible. Contact us today to book an appointment.
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