Having recently given birth to her first child, Embrace Health owner and chiropractor Dr. Maia James realized something very important; “Pregnancy may be the first time in a woman’s life where she needs to take care of herself without the use of drugs.” She also realized that the services at Embrace Health are uniquely suited to meet this need as our staff is specially trained in prenatal care to ensure your unique needs are met during this special time.
The natural changes in a woman’s body during pregnancy may produce discomforts and challenges such as joint dysfunction, aches and pains, and sluggish circulation. An unevenly aligned pelvis, for example, can be painful and possibly problematic for the baby trying to get into a proper birthing position. These concerns can be addressed safely with appropriate hands-on care. This may include chiropractic, acupuncture, pilates, massage therapy, and clinical nutrition.
Prenatal Chiropractic care relieves back, neck, and joint pain by reducing spinal nerve stress, promoting health throughout the whole body. Our chiropractors are trained to work with the natural physiological changes that occur during pregnancy and use techniques that avoid unneeded pressure on the abdomen. Prenatal chiropractic care can:
Prenatal Acupuncture and Chinese medicine’s gentle, natural approach is uniquely suited to the needs of an expecting mother. Regular preventative acupuncture and herbal medicines promote the health of moms and babies, and can reduce potential complications throughout pregnancy. These therapies are very safe and have been used for centuries for the following:
Prenatal Massage therapy performed during pregnancy can relieve muscle aches and joint pains, reduce anxiety, and decrease symptoms of depression. Swedish massage is the recommended prenatal method because its gentle technique addresses many common discomforts associated with the skeletal and circulatory changes throughout pregnancy. Prenatal massage can:
Prenatal Pilates provides all of the traditional benefits such as core strength and stability, improved posture, and healthy flexibility using modified versions of the exercises for the safety and comfort of pregnant body. The workout will be tailored to the fitness level of the mother, and the stage of pregnancy. The program emphasizes:
If your pregnancy is considered high risk, please have your Medical Doctor or Maternity Healthcare Provider sign this release form.
