🌸 Pregnancy & Chiropractic Care: Safe, Gentle, and Drug-Free

With recent headlines around pain-relief medications like Tylenol and pregnancy, many expectant moms are looking for safe, effective, drug-free options for aches, back pain, and pelvic discomfort. Chiropractic Care offers a gentle approach that focuses on the spine and nervous system to support comfort and function during pregnancy. AP News+1

Chiropractic simply helps it do that job more comfortably. 🌿

💫 Many pregnant women choose chiropractic instead of Tylenol

Pregnancy brings rapid mechanical and hormonal changes—shifted posture, loosened ligaments, and a growing belly—that commonly cause low-back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, and stiffness. Chiropractic care is a conservative, non-pharmaceutical option that works to restore spinal alignment, thus reducing nerve interference so the body can move and adapt more comfortably. ACA Today+1

🤰 Is Chiropractic safe during pregnancy?

In short: Chiropractic Care is generally considered safe during pregnancy when performed by a trained practitioner using prenatal techniques that avoid abdominal pressure. Large professional organizations and clinical reviews report few adverse events when care is provided appropriately. That said, no medical intervention is 100% risk-free; Chiropractors screen for contraindications and modify techniques for pregnant patients. American Pregnancy Association+2BioMed Central+2

🫶 Pregnancy-specific Techniques ensures both you and your baby are safe and comfortable.

🩺 What the research and professional groups say

  • The American Pregnancy Association notes there are no known contraindications to Chiropractic Care throughout pregnancy and that practitioners often take special prenatal training. American Pregnancy Association
  • Several narrative and systematic reviews conclude that manual therapies (including Chiropractic) are generally safe and may help pregnancy-related low back and pelvic pain; reports of significant adverse events are rare in the literature.  PMC+2jmptonline.org+2

👣What to expect during prenatal Chiropractic Care

  • A thorough intake and pregnancy-specific exam (posture, gait, pelvic balance).
  • Gentle, modified adjustment techniques that avoid pressure on the abdomen (use of pregnancy-pillows, side-lying adjustments, specialized tables). ACA Today
  • Advice on posture, safe movement, targeted stretches, and referrals when necessary.
  • Open communication with your OB/GYN or midwife on request.

🌼 Common benefits reported by pregnant patients

  • Reduced low-back and pelvic pain
  • Better mobility and posture as pregnancy progresses
  • Reduced sciatica or asymmetric leg pain
  • Improved comfort for daily activities and sleep
    (Individual results vary; chiropractic care supports the body’s natural function rather than treating psychological or genetic conditions.) PMC+1

🦋 Safety precautions & when to consult your obstetrician

Chiropractic is not a substitute for routine prenatal care. Inform your Chiropractor about any high-risk pregnancy, bleeding, preeclampsia, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), or other major concerns—these conditions require coordination with your OB/GYN. Pregnant patients with unusual symptoms should be evaluated medically first and receive collaborative care as indicated. PMC

👍Why Body Traxx Chiropractic for prenatal care

  • Prenatal-aware approach: adjustments and positioning tailored for expectant mothers.
  • Walk-in convenience for busy parents and families in Pflugerville.
  • Focus on nervous system function and natural, non-drug support for pregnancy-related discomfort.

📍 Body Traxx Chiropractic
1010 Old Austin-Hutto Rd, Pflugerville, TX 78660 · 512-647-8424
Tues, Wed, Thurs 10 AM–7 PM | Sat 10 AM–2 PM — Walk-ins welcome.

🤝 Short FAQ

Q: Will an adjustment harm my baby?
A: There are no high-quality reports showing Chiropractic adjustments performed by trained providers harm the fetus; techniques avoid abdominal pressure and are adapted for pregnancy. PMC+1

Q: Should I stop taking acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
A: Decisions about medication during pregnancy should be made with your obstetric care provider. Recent legal and news activity has increased scrutiny and public discussion about acetaminophen, but official medical guidance remains to consult your clinician and use medications only as directed. AP News+1

Q: How soon can I expect relief?
A: Many patients notice improved comfort after a few visits, combined with home posture and mobility guidance. Results vary by individual.

Be Blessed

Dr. Jeffrey G Boerger D.C.

Body Traxx Chiropractic

1553 FM 685

Pflugerville, TX 78660

512-647-8424