Alternative Therapies for Pregnancy Discomforts in Mission BC

A. What options are available:

there are a wide range of alternative therapies for pregnancy related discomforts from chiropractic care, acupuncture, prenatal massage, and pelvic floor therapy and most if not all can be found in mission or close by and each one has their own benefits , how they help each person can vary, one might work better for you and another may not.

B. Benefits of the therapy

benefits to chiropractic- pre existing imbalances you may have to your spine and pelvis could become pronounced during your pregnancy with your little one and the normal changed that can occur in a pregnant woman's body can result in further misalignments due to the rapid growth of your little one and the accommodations you body makes over time, common discomforts can be relieved and/or prevented with regular care, regular care through your pregnancy helps keep your pelvis balanced and minimizes excess tensions.

benefits to acupuncture- acupuncture may help support women in management of numerous pregnancy related conditions like:

• Morning sickness,

• nausea and vomiting

• Labor preparation

• Breech or malposition

• Constipation, hemorrhoid's or loose stools

• Hypertension

• Insomnia

• Mood disorders supportive care

• Threatened miscarriage

• Pubic symphysis pain

• Sciatica and restless leg syndrome

• Low back pains

• Headaches

benefits of prenatal massage- massage therapy can help reduce your aches and pains that come with the structural changes that happens through the course of your pregnancy and your growing little one including but not limited to changes to your gait and balance, also improves blood and lymphatic flow which can help ease varicose veins and or swelling, massage can also be part of your strategy to help you relax and improve your sleep or a calm in a sea of emotional and hormonal upheaval, during your pregnancy there are special considerations to be made to accommodate the changes in a woman's body and the baby inside. pillowing and positioning is very different from regular massages especially during your second and third trimesters( i had one and i can't recommend it enough)

benefits of pelvic floor physiotherapy:

• prepare your body for birth

• keep you active and strong during pregnancy

• keep you informed and confident

• help prevent post partum issues

• treat post partum issues

C. Risks of the therapy

As with any therapies there can be risks and it is best discussed with your health care provider if any of these would benefit your needs, though the risks should be low if your healthy.

D. Local resources for each therapy

some good places to reach out to are :

https://www.evokewellnesscentre.com/pregnancy-chiropractic/

https://wombtowings.com/

https://www.mackienaturals.com/

https://www.cheamwellnessgroup.com/physiotherapy