Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a wonderful, natural way to address the many physiological changes the mother-to-be is experiencing. An increase in body weight leads to changes in center of gravity, causing posture and gait changes. Hormones released throughout pregnancy cause ligaments to relax, which increases pelvic and low back misalignments. Pelvic misalignments can lead to a twisting of the ligaments that hold the uterus in place. This causes tension on the uterus (intra-uterine constraint) which can have an impact on the baby inside. If the baby does not have the optimal room to turn into a head down position, it could result in a breech pregnancy.

Many other common pregnancy problems besides low back pain c can be treated by chiropractic adjustments. Examples include sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, nausea, vomiting, constipation, pubic symphysis pain, premature contractions, heartburn, headaches, and numbness and tingling. Chiropractic is also a safe, drugless and non-surgical way to treat many common problems with infants and children. Some of these include tipped or rotated head, colic, ear infections, constipation, difficulty breast-feeding and bedwetting.

I have been practicing since February 2006, and my office, New Beginnings Chiropractic, opened in February 2007. We are a family chiropractic clinic with special focus on pregnancy, infertility, pediatrics, and nutrition. I have started my post-graduate training in pregnancy and pediatric care through the International Chiropractc Pediatric Association (icpa4kids.org), attended two DONA birth doula workshops, and begun post-graduate education in cranial therapy through SacroOccipital Technique.

Services Offered

We offer family chiropractic and treat patients of all ages, infants through grandparents. We use very gentle techniques to provide comfort and safety for pregnant moms and infants. We have special tables and pillows to accomodate the growing belly and provide comfort for tender breasts. I am certified in the Webster Technique, which is a chiropractic technique for pregnant women designed to decrease intra-uterine constraint by adjusting the sacrum and the ligaments of the uterus, and allowing the baby to get into the best possible position for birth. I also do cranial work, which is safe, gentle and effective, and great for pregnant women and infants.

Our office also has prenatal massage, acupuncture, oriental medicine, reiki, a lending library, healthcare classes and other pregnancy resources. I also work in conjunction with other doulas, midwives, and birth professionals.

You can contact us at 608-437-9990, fax 608-437-9992 or via e-mail at brendatrudell@drtrudell.com or see my website at www.newbeginningschiropractic.net.

-- August 15, 2008