https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:05:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884858 Fri, 17 May 2019 10:43:17 +0000 cyoung 2884858@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just got back from my appointment and it was amazing. I feel a million times lighter and not as stiff and my sciatic nerve is not hurting anymore.the doctor was a super nice lady and I got another apartment to see her in 2-3 weeks </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884828 Thu, 16 May 2019 22:52:34 +0000 QBbride 2884828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’ve been going every 1-2 weeks during all my pregnancies, it’s helped me so much! I’ve taken my babies a few days after delivery too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884804 Thu, 16 May 2019 15:28:21 +0000 Mrs. Champagne 2884804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went when pregnant for my headaches. Helped a lot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884801 Thu, 16 May 2019 15:01:27 +0000 bhbee 2884801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it for #2 and 3. Helped with pelvic pain and my second labor was super fast! I only went for pregnancy but I ob goes there all the time (they specialize in pregnancy and family) so I felt good about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884794 Thu, 16 May 2019 13:51:36 +0000 pachamama 2884794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used to believe chiropractors were just hooey, but pelvic pain and misalignment made me go to one about 28 weeks pregnant this fall. The chiro was highly qualified with pregnant women and she really fixed me. She did some cupping too. I felt so much better after just one time. I'm a believer. FWIW I had an extraordinarily fast and easy delivery with my almost eight pound son!! she said second and third pregnancies, you're very loosened up and it can cause a lot of pain. But also makes it easier to push babe out 😉 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884786 Thu, 16 May 2019 13:05:29 +0000 caitcat 2884786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The chiropractor was a lifesaver while I was pregnant! I had awful SI joint issues with both of my pregnancies, and my OB actually suggested I see a chiropractor to help when he saw how terribly I was getting around with my first. </p> <p>Also, no way of knowing if it made a difference or not - but I went the afternoon before I was induced with my second baby for one last alignment at that stage and had such a smooth delivery. It was like night and day from my first (which, of course, could have been just a second baby thing) - but I don't think the last minute chiro visit then hurt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884784 Thu, 16 May 2019 13:02:51 +0000 cyoung 2884784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you so much! This makes me feel better. Even if it just helps pop my back I'm happy with that cause the past two days its killing me. I found a place down the street with great reviews and she is certified and also has great credentials and experience. I made an appointment and she actually had a spot for tomorrow!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 </p> <p>I'm happy just for some relief..bonus if it helps align my hips and body to help labor later on. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884783 Thu, 16 May 2019 12:58:49 +0000 Petitduck 2884783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: I went to one for my second pregnancy to help get my pelvis aligned and prep my body for a potential vbac. I said to myself if I had a successful vbac then I’d go back to see them next time and I did so I’m going back! I actually just got off the phone from booking my appointment for next week. </p> <p>I don’t think it’s unsafe at all. They’re trained for pregnant people and the techniques they use are different for pregnant women. Also, go and see how you feel to gauge your opinion about them. If it makes your body feel better then it’s worth it and it’s working for you. Like a previous poster said I don’t know if it helped, but it didn’t harm. I also did acupuncture in my 39th week and will do so again. </p> <p>I know a lot of people are wary for some reason, pregnant and non-pregnant alike, but I see no issue with them and have had several pregnant friends visit them and go postpartum too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884782 Thu, 16 May 2019 12:52:27 +0000 SupernovaJ 2884782@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to a chiro with both pregnancies (and acupuncture) and never heard it was unsafe. I can't say for certain it helped, but definitely didn't cause any harm in my case. Acupuncture was a godsend for my back pain though (with this especially I hear it can start labor early and to be cautious, but I personally believe baby will only come out when ready!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884779 Thu, 16 May 2019 12:34:38 +0000 lilyofthewest 2884779@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went during my last pregnancy. I can't say for sure that the chiro did do anything except pop my back...but even that was worth it to me. My belly prevented me from turning/twisting/stretching well and I felt so stiff all the time; getting popped felt great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884775 Thu, 16 May 2019 12:11:37 +0000 DesertDreams88 2884775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went like 3 or 4 times.... it helped for a day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884773 Thu, 16 May 2019 11:52:38 +0000 Sams Mom 2884773@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went all through my pregnancy, I'm 100% sure it helped my body. Webster technique was used on me and it helped a lot with round ligament pains. </p> <p>My best friend is a chiro and she wouldn't have recommended I go if it was unsafe in pregnancy. People are just paranoid about chiro in general, even though it's one of the more widely accepted holistic treatments/practices. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884768 Thu, 16 May 2019 11:39:17 +0000 KT326 2884768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went during my second pregnancy starting at 25 weeks right up until I went into labor! As long as they have a table that accommodates pregnant bellies are they are certified, it is perfectly safe. </p> <p>I swear it made labor so much easier. With my first I pushed for 3 hours. With my second I only needed 5 pushes total! My chiro kept everything nice and aligned, she even used k-tape on my rib area when DS was sticking his feet up there, totally helped with the rib pain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/chiropractor-and-pregnant#post-2884767 Thu, 16 May 2019 11:36:03 +0000 cyoung 2884767@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm thinking about getting a chiropractor to help align my back and body. I've been pregnant 3-4 years in a row and my body is a little out of wack and just lately feels so stiff and sore. I also heard it helps make labor go more smoothly. The person I want to go to is certified to do pregnant women and knows the Webster technique. I was talking with some Facebook ladies and some said it's not safe even if certified and probably shouldn't. Is going chiropractor really unsafe? I've heard the opposite</p> <p>Also some people say that chiropractors are just a "myth" that all they do is pop your back </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271977 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 17:56:24 +0000 QBbride 2271977@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My chiro who I saw during my first pregnancy specialized in pregnancy and babies and he was fantastic!! I took my son when he was 3 days old (like others have said, birth can be difficult on them!!) for an adjustment. I highly recommend chiropractors although I know people who hate them too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271906 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 15:56:11 +0000 Torchwood 2271906@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm hesitant because some chiros really are quacks, and can even kill you. (Something about hyper extending the neck repeatedly so that it damages the blood vessels which can eventually break and cause you to bleed out.) But if I researched them well, then yes, I would. I'd really like to go right now myself! Our insurance even covers some visits. If it didn't I might be less willing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271794 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 14:01:07 +0000 psw27 2271794@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not sure. Maybe? I am not anti-chiro and have found relief when traditional MDs have failed me. I'm leery for a tiny little guy to go get an adjustment but I would be open to it if there was no MD relief available. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271787 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:57:07 +0000 Ra 2271787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No. Chiropractors are not medical doctors so I would not let them anywhere near my child's spine. They also tend to spew a lot of woo and anti-vaccination propaganda which makes me greatly question their judgment. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271762 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 13:39:20 +0000 BadgerMom 2271762@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Probably not. I'm not anti-chiro, and have seen them from time to time over the years. DH on the other hand is an ER nurse and has seen multiple babies/children come through the ER with issues due to chiropractic adjustments from so called "child specialists" so now I'm too afraid something would go wrong. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271645 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 12:13:25 +0000 youboots 2271645@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, I've seen two great ones in the same practice for almost 10 years. Ts legs were obviously different lengths, which was distressing my husband, we kept hearing she would grow out of it.. She had 2 adjustments, they were more like a short massage, my chiro said her hip was rotated (which is painful and happens to me). As a bonus since being adjusted she now sleeps in 9-11 hour stretches at 5 months old. I can't say it was the chiropractor but the timing was right on.</p> <p>ETA they said 1x a year, 2 tops, in the future should be good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271604 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:50:51 +0000 Truth Bombs 2271604@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Definitely not going to let someone without an MD mess around with my kids' spine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271587 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:31:04 +0000 kjn 2271587@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Totally agree with you. I think chiros get a bad rep mainly from practicing outside their scope. I've seen a chiro in the past and I think they do have a good handle on a lot of musculoskeletal complaints. </p> <p>That said, I would never take my kids to a chiro. There's no research supporting adjustments in general, much less adjustments in kids. The whole "out of alignment" thing annoys me because the research just doesn't support it. I<br /> And I f a spine is truly "out of alignment" (ie scoliosis) cracking it and releasing CO2 isn't going to help. </p> <p>Plus, I agree with @rockies11 that there are well<br /> documented (albeit rare) risks to spinal manipulation, particularly of the cervical spine (neck). </p> <p>Long story short: no thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271572 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:12:31 +0000 josina 2271572@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Rockies11: Scary!<br /> @blackbird: IF it was something I ever decided to do I would def. be very careful about who I took him to! I don't think we'll be doing it though since there isn't any overwhelming support for it from the Bee. :)<br /> @Mrs D: We just switched to a new daycare where E is only around 2 other kids and have been illness-free for 3 weeks (longest stretch yet!) but if the frequent ear infections continue we will be doing tubes. E doesn't even get fevers so in the past the only hint we had one was less bottles during the day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271570 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:11:24 +0000 birdofafeather 2271570@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been taking DD since she was 4 days old. My practice specializes in pregnancy and pediatrics. The adjustments she receives are very gentle. There can be a curve in the beginning if a kiddo has some imbalances (the birthing process can be a rough one on them too!) but now DD only goes every couple months with me. I've had some chiros who charge full price for a kiddo and now my chiro just includes her adjustment with my visit. You can find a pediatric chiro here: <a href="http://icpa4kids.com/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://icpa4kids.com/index.php</a></p> <p>I think it's a bummer that chiros get a bad rap because it's such a part of full body health for our family and I wish other families could experience the benefits of a great chiropractor! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271539 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:44:53 +0000 Mrs D 2271539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@josina: 5 in 5 months seems like a lot. I'd def inquire about it. DD got her tubes after her 6th infection (thats our peds rule. My DD was never fussy - we only ever knew because shed spike a fever - and the Dr always said they were "BAD" by the time we got her in. Its for sure worth asking about - the procedure took literally 5 mins and it has been amazing since. 1) have no infections and 2) how much her speech has improved! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271535 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:42:41 +0000 blackbird 2271535@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see one and took E to see one when she was little. I think it has a time and place, and in my experience, many chiropractors forget what their specialty is and try to pseudo practice outside of it (nutrition, pediatrics, etc etc) or discourage western medicine, which I don't like. I'm now on my third or fourth chiropractor and I've finally found one that sticks to his area of expertise :) </p> <p>E needs tubes, but I am not taking her to see a chiro before they get put in. She's had 5 in 7 months... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271518 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:30:23 +0000 avivoca 2271518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I see a chiropractor and would probably take H too if she needed it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271516 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:29:40 +0000 Rockies11 2271516@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't and am anti-chiro because I have had a number of files where chiropratic adjustments have led to serious medical problems, including debilitating strokes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271511 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:26:31 +0000 josina 2271511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs D: lol to the ped's comment. We have our 9 mo. check up Friday and fingers-crossed no ear infection this time (he's never fussy/upset when he has them so hard to tell!) but I'll see what he says just for curiosity.<br /> @Smurfette: Didn't even think about having to go that often! In my mind I was thinking once or twice!<br /> @lawbee11: We are leaning towards tubes for sure, but I was just curious if anyone else had tried a chiro. @Portboston: Wow, amazing your chiro caught the mouth ties that the dr's missed! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-would-you-take-your-baby-to-a-chiropractor#post-2271497 Mon, 24 Aug 2015 10:11:32 +0000 Mrs. Carrot 2271497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I took my daughter when she was 2 months old to see if we could ease her reflux. We went for a half dozen sessions, I think, to a chiro that specializes in kids and babies. I honestly don't know if it helped (she seemed to have grow out of reflux by 4 months, though she continued to spit up well until 10 months). I don't know that going to one would hurt anything, as long as they have a specialty in treating babies, so I would approach it as a "why not?" if you wanted to try it. </p>