Congratulations! The stork has arrived. If this is your first
baby, you couldn't be more excited. Soon, the good news will spread like
wild fire. For the next nine months, your body will undergo drastic
changes to accommodate the new bundle of joy.
Besides nutrition,
proper growth and healthy position of the fetus also depend on
sufficient space available within your uterus, low back and pelvis.
Unfortunately, there are internal and external factors that can strain
the development and positioning of your unborn baby.
Prenatal
positional plagiocephaly is a common deformation from intrauterine
constraints. Uterine fibroids and uterine malformations are the two most
common causes of intrauterine constraints.
As the fetus grows, it
faces further challenges from the lumbar spine and pelvis. The lumbar
spine and pelvis undergo major structural renovations during pregnancy
thanks to hormonal level changes to estrogen and progesterone.
Abdominal
mass and protrusion increase as pregnancy progresses. And the lumbar
spine must balance this through biomechanical and structural
modification. Otherwise, the pregnant woman will topple over.
Unfortunately, the unborn baby may be strained and placed in an
unhealthy position in the process. Furthermore, spinal joint dysfunction
and low back strain may also occur.
Like the lumbar spine, the
pelvis also undergoes some structural and biomechanical modification
during pregnancy. Additional pelvic space is needed to prepare for birth
through the vaginal canal. And this pelvic space must be big enough for
proper migration and position of the fetus. Otherwise, there may be
malpositional risk and birth trauma to the fetus.
Have you ever
wondered why breeching occurs and why some women require caesarean
section? Breeching and caesarean section may occur when the fetus is
extra-ordinarily large and the mother is petite in comparison.
Otherwise, breeching babies are mostly due to inadequate structural
changes to the lumbar spine and pelvis.
To ensure sufficient space
for the fetus, various joints in the pelvis begin to separate and the
pelvis expands. If there is no dysfunction to the sacroiliac and
symphysis pubis joints, then unobstructed pelvic space can be created
for vaginal birth. And labour and delivery are smooth and efficient.
Unfortunately,
the sacroiliac and symphysis pubis joints can become dysfunctional
during pelvic expansion. Sacroiliac and pubis symphysis pubis joint
dysfunctions are very common in the late second and third trimesters of
pregnancy. In addition to low back and pelvic pains, joint dysfunctions
can prevent full expansion of the pelvis.
Depending on which area
is affected, the pelvis may not be able to expand fully either front to
back or from side to side. This kind of pelvic constraint may cause
fetal malpresentation such as breeching and higher incidents of birth
trauma. Caesarean section may be needed if fetal malpresentation is too
risky for vaginal birth.
Pelvic constraints from sacroiliac and
symphysis pubis joint dysfunctions are biomechanical problems. For
uncompromised pelvic space and volume, these joints must align and
articulate properly during the expansion process. Do you know any kind
of medication that can correct sacroiliac and symphysis pubis joint
dysfunctions so the pelvis can expand and accommodate vaginal birth
without hesitation?
Concerns for the sensitivity of their unborn
children and harmful side effects from taking pain medications during
pregnancy, many contemporary women are turning toward chiropractic care.
There's no risk to the fetus with chiropractic care. Pregnant patients
are positioned on side-lying postures during chiropractic treatments.
And treatments are modified to accommodate for pregnant mothers and
their unborn children.
Whether it's for low back or pelvic pain,
chiropractic care can reduce the risk of pelvic constraint and breeching
associated with pregnancy. Healthy moms have healthy babies!
Dr. Danny Tong is a Port Moody chiropractor specializes in soft tissue treatments for pregnancy care. For more information: http://www.chirogolf.net
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