Dr. Ashley specializes in pre and postnatal care.

Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care
We understand the importance of a healthy pregnancy at Family Roots Chiropractic. Optimal function of the nerve system and spinal column is needed to create a viable environment for baby.  We place a high priority on Mom’s well-being there having an effect on baby. 

Sciatic nerve issues? Pubic pain? Breech position? Low back pain?
When moms have a high functioning nervous system and are able to manage stress, their bodies are better able to adapt to the changes occurring throughout pregnancy. Increased spinal column and nervous system stress due to dramatic physical, mental, and emotional changes throughout pregnancy can cause many disturbance to Mama. Dr. Ashley, will find where the spine has increased stress and tension and correct it, allowing the nervous system to function more optimally.

Webster Technique
Dr. Ashley is Webster certified. The Webster technique is a technique used by chiropractors to reduce the tension and torsion in the uterus. When there is stress and tension in the uterus, the stress could ultimately affect progression of labor, optimal fetal positioning, and a natural pregnancy and birth.

Research 
We have listed a few research articles on chiropractic care and pregnancy.

Possible less back pain during labor
A group of pregnant mamas were adjusted during pregnancy and they experienced less back pain.
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Chiropractic care may help reduce pregnancy pain and symptoms
In one study, 10 out of 11 women had relief of pain and did not exhibit sacroiliac dysfunction any longer after they were treated with chiropractic adjustments.
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“…improvement of their intra-uterine constraint”
In another study, 69% of 81 patients that received chiropractic care because of intra-uterine constraint benefited from chiropractic care. Because chiropractic adjustments can help balance the pelvis and uterus by increase structural and nerve function, the women in the study showed improvement of their intra-uterine constraint after chiropractic adjustments.
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Chiropractic care shows to be effective and safe for pregnant women
Published evidence suggests regular chiropractic care may improve the probability of successful natural parturition. This study not only shows the effectiveness of chiropractic and pregnancy, but also shows how safe chiropractic care is for pregnant women. The women noted from 17 different patients treated under chiropractic care had no adverse effects from chiropractic adjustments. 
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If you or someone you know is pregnant and suffering from discomfort, pain, or looking for a more natural pregnancy and birth, give us a call at 320-409-1330 or email us to see if we can help.