Chiropractic Care for New Moms
By Donna Stark
Being pregnant definitely has its ups-and-downs. It’s a time filled with both the good and the bad. The good? Well, there is plenty of hope, love, and excitement filling the air. And the bad? You name it … pain, morning sickness, sleepless nights, constant bathroom trips, the list could go on and on. One of the nicer things about being pregnant is that a lot of thought and attention is given to the expecting mother. Everyone wants to give advice, help around the house, compliment her beauty, and buy her the snacks that she always craves. Simply put, everyone wants to take care of her. But this care, this special attention, is often diverted to the newborn as soon as he or she is born and suddenly, the mother is kindly pushed aside as family and friends coo over the new addition in the family.
Mom Still Needs Care
While it’s expected, and fair, to give the baby all of the love, attention, and care, let’s not forget the mother. If someone you love just had a baby, be sure that they are getting the help they need to take care of themselves and the time they want to build that amazing bond with their child. Here are some great suggestions on how you can help.
- Pick up groceries
- Create a meal train
- Tidy up her home
- Do some laundry
- Mow the lawn
- Babysit her other children
- Drive in her place for carpools
- Drop off a gift card to a favorite restaurant
- Watch the baby so she can go outside or take a nap
- Complete her grocery shopping and other errands
- Take care of the baby so she can get an adjustment
Chiropractic for the New Mom
In the weeks following the birth of her child, one of the best things for a new mom to receive is chiropractic care. Chiropractic adjustments can help the new mom in several ways. Take a look.
- Pain relief for the back, neck, pelvis, and lower extremities
- Increased energy
- Improved quality of sleep
- Weight maintenance
- Reduced stress and anxiety
- Improved immunity
- Headache reduction
Chiropractic adjustments simply help the mother bounce back and recover more quickly. They also help to prepare her body for the extra lifting and those awkward positions she will find herself in while holding or rocking the baby to sleep. So throw as much love as you can on that little baby, but save some of your love for the new mom too! Get her into The Joint Chiropractic as soon as possible and watch what happens when the care and attention are back on her for a bit.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Dallas, Tex.