Chiropractors during Pregnancy and after

At 7 months along I was experiencing major pain in my lower back and hips.  It was painful to the point that I couldn't even go for a walk around the block!  At the recommendation of a friend who worked for a chiropractor I made an appointment and the rest of my pregnancy was virtually pain free!   I had weekly visits and after each visit felt like a new person.  A day or two before my scheduled visits I would start to experience some pain, but not as severe as before I had started.

I have continued my chiropractic care after birth.  It has helped due to the strain on my back from carrying the car seat, having my daughter lie on me, playing with her, and the neck strain from looking down on her during feedings or reading.

I am so glad that I took the advice of my friend.  The doctor even worked through a payment schedule and adjusted payments as insurance did not cover very much.  So if you think that this may help, consult an office near you and see if they will work with you if money is also an issue.
It helped for me and is still helping to this day!

The following information is from the 2002 Back Talk Systems, Inc. brochure titled: Pregnancy and the Chiropractic lifestyle.  www.backtalksystems.com  Italicised portions are my comments.

Chiropractors are experts in the care of the bones, nerves, muscles, and connective tissue that make up 60%of your body.  All of the joints in your body are part of this musculo-skeletal system and its optimal function is necessary for overall good health.
1) Many women find their labor shorter and experience less discomfort if they've received chiropractic care. 
I found that my actual pushing time was far less than many first-time mothers, less than an hour!  I can't say for sure that it was due to the chiropractic care, but that is what I contribute it too.  Due to my cervix not dilating properly I still had a long labor though.
2) Modified approaches can make chiropractic adjustments for pregnant Moms easy and more comfortable. 
I was nervous about this as I wondered, "how can I be adjusted without lying on my stomach".  My doctor had me lay on my side for most of the adjustments and sit in a chair for my neck adjustments.
3) As the center of gravity changes, so does the stress to the spine.
I could definitely feel the stress!  I had pains in my back that I had never experienced before!
4) Regular chiropractic checkups, along with other healthy habits, create the best opportunity for a healthy, happy baby.

This period of rapid development, hormonal changes, the laxity of connective ligaments, and shifting of weight-bearing structures, may cause many pregnant women to experience low back pain.
Besides helping to relieve the discomfort many expectant mothers experience, chiropractic care helps normalize nervous system function.  This is an important component of overall good health.
Constant structural changes, physical and emotional stresses provide the opportunity for beneficial chiropractic care during all stages of pregnancy.

I hope that this information is helpful to all out there who are currently pregnant and experiencing back pain.  It may help...give it a try!