What Expecting Families Need to Know About NSAIDs and Medications
If you’re wondering how Chiropractic can help with pregnancy pain or looking for a Chiropractor who treats pregnancy back pain in Pitt Meadows, you’ve come to the right place!
The Bottom Line is this:
While expecting mothers may have a glow about them, they’re unfortunately no less immune to body aches and pains than the rest of us.
In fact, it’s estimated that over 85% of women will deal with back pain at some point during and likely after their pregnancy.
And if there’s one thing we’ve learned in years of treating pregnant patients, it’s that finding relief without the use of over-the-counter and prescription medications is possible – and absolutely probable.
Here’s a quick overview of what your expecting family should know about pregnancy and medications and pregnancy and chiropractic adjustments.
Read on (especially if you’ve been looking for a Chiropractor who treats pregnancy back pain in Pitt Meadows or the surrounding areas).
Why it Matters:
It’s likely that you or an expecting mother you know have had their doctor caution that no medications should be taken without checking with them first.
It’s no secret that all medications come with some level of side effects, and these are often heightened during pregnancy.
Some medicines aren’t safe to take when a woman is pregnant, even those that are available over-the-counter.
For example, there have been preliminary studies that suggest over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen and other common NSAIDs may increase the risk of health challenges in newborns such as asthma and gastrointestinal problems, respectively.
The good news is that there is good news on this front.
Pregnancy and chiropractic adjustments go hand in hand’
The low back and other pregnancy-related pains that women often experience during pregnancy can usually be relieved with spinal adjustments.
To recap a few of the key points here…
● NSAIDs cross from mother to baby easily through the placenta and can influence the production of prostaglandins.
● Recent studies suggest that taking NSAIDs can increase the risks of asthma and hypertension in newborns.
● Chiropractic care is a safe, effective, and non-invasive way to manage pregnancy-related aches and pains.
Next Steps:
Yes, talking to your doctor about medication use before becoming pregnant is a smart idea.
And if you or a loved one close to you anticipates becoming pregnant, it’s smart to be proactive with your health and explore natural ways to stay active and pain-free during your pregnancy.
As a trusted pregnancy chiropractor in Pitt Meadows, BC who specializes in natural pain relief solutions, I am always happy to help.
Whether you’re ready to come in and start receiving chiropractic care or you’d like to stop in to get your questions answered, I am just a phone call away.
We’d be honored to serve you and yours for trimesters and years to come!
That’s where we come in.
Chiropractic is a safe and all-natural option for the care of back pain before, during, and after pregnancy, and I’m always here to help you. I have worked with literally thousands of pregnant women over the last 16 years with great success (have a look at some of my 270 “5 Star Google Reviews) and just know that there is always help available. It’s amazing how I become part of these families lives and continue working with the entire family and it’s an honour to me that pregnant women put their trust into me. I don’t take that lightly.
So, if you or someone you know is experiencing pregnancy related back aches and pains and looking for natural and non-invasive pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Pitt Meadows or any of the surrounding areas (Burnaby, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Maple Ridge or Langley), please give us a call today.
If you’re interested in learning more about the benefits of Chiropractic care during pregnancy, I’d be honored to help.
I’m also happy to work with your expecting family’s birth team to provide the safest and most effective care to keep everyone active and feeling their best throughout all three trimesters and beyond!
**Stay tuned for my next blog post with more information on, “Supporting Expecting Families Through a Healthy Birth.” **
If you have any questions or would like to contact me, please reach out to me at info@harrisroadchiropractic.com and I will do my best to help! You can also send us a text to 604.465.7627. I’m looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours in Health,
Dr. Frank P. Antolcic A.Sc., B.Sc., DC