Pregnancy can do quite a number on your body. You gain a large amount of weight in a short amount of time, which can lead to other things such as stretch marks, stress on your joints, back pain, and lack of sleep from being uncomfortable. All of these things can make you feel less like the glowing pregnant woman you thought you would be. To make your pregnancy a little more comfortable for you, chiropractic care with someone like Anthony Iuzzolino DC may be the answer. It's perfectly safe for a pregnant woman to receive chiropractic care during pregnancy, and there are a great number of benefits. See below for a list of some of these benefits.

1. Relieve Back Pain

Chiropractic care can relieve back pain associated with pregnancy. Carrying around the extra weight around your belly can cause you to walk, sit and sleep differently. It puts a stain on all of your joints and muscles and can cause your back to get out of alignment. Having an adjustment can help alleviate this pain, as well as any neck and hip pain. Your chiropractor can also help give you tips on exercises and stretches to help alleviate pain in your back and neck.

2. Better Nights Sleep

Sleeping and pregnancy may not seem to go together very well, especially somewhere around the middle of your second trimester, but with regular adjustments you may be able to sleep again. Using extra pillows to keep your legs and belly elevated can also help while in bed at night. Ask your chiropractor about other sleeping tips.

3. Easier Labor/Delivery

Having regular adjustments can help align your pelvis, which helps ensure your baby is in proper position for labor, and can make for an easier labor/delivery. It may also help ease the pain associated with delivery, which could mean less pain relieving drugs being used. Your labor may also be shorter than those who did not receive adjustments.

4. Post-Partum Care

Chiropractic care should continue even after your pregnancy to help ensure your body is in alignment after having your baby, in addition to helping with any pain after giving birth. Your chiropractor can help improve your posture while breast feeding your new baby.

There are a number of benefits for someone to receive chiropractic care, even more for a pregnant woman. Be sure your chiropractor is licensed for pregnancy care, and always talk to your obstetrician first before receiving any type of chiropractic care.