Congratulations on this exciting phase in your life! Having a baby is a life-changing event. Whether this is your first pregnancy or your fourth, you’re in for an amazing journey! Specialized pre-natal chiropractic care by Dr. Elizabeth Erkenswick at Chiropractic First can help you on that journey as you experience the wonders of pregnancy and childbirth sans some of the unpleasant side effects -morning sickness, back pain, leg cramps, headaches etc.

In addition to symptom relief, regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy can result in labor being 50% shorter, faster post-partum recovery, and fewer nursing difficulties for both mom and baby – all of which make for a happier baby and a more enjoyable family experience.

Pregnancy is a time of great hope and excitement for the new life that will soon enter the world and join a loving family. While thrilled, many first-time mothers can be anxious about all the physical, mental and hormonal changes taking place in their bodies. Chiropractic First can help. Our goal is to share our skills, experience and knowledge to alleviate your fears and allow you to enjoy fully the miracle that is unfolding inside you.

In addition to her training, Dr. Liz is the mother of five. Her record of accomplishment spans 30 years of rearing her own children, as well as helping and educating countless moms and  tots along the way.

Dr. Liz is extremely knowledgeable about the transformation an expectant mother experiences. She knows firsthand how a woman’s spine, pelvis and nervous system undergo significant changes and adaptations to compensate for the child growing inside her. As a baby develops, it lies forward in the womb causing a shift in the woman’s center of gravity. The spine in turn, alters itself to accommodate this change. This shift can have a profound effect on the nervous system. A vertebra just slightly out of alignment can create nerve irritation and pain due the disruption of the body’s communication system. Using very gentle spinal adjustments, Dr. Liz can relieve nerve irritation, allowing your body’s energy to flow freely again, naturally!

Research has proven that chiropractic is a safe, effective and drug-free way to counter the following pregnancy symptoms:

• Low Back Pain
• Nausea/Vomiting
• High Blood Pressure
• Heartburn
• Pelvic Pan
• Sciatica
• Preeclampsia
• Pre-Term Labor
• Posterior Presentation
• Breech Presentation (when the baby’s feet or rear end are facing down)
• Transverse Presentation (when the baby is lying on its side)

In addition to helping mom, chiropractic care can also positively affect the health of your child after delivery. At Chiropractic First, we have adjusted babies as young as one day old. Because labor can also be stressful on a newborn, having your baby checked as soon as possible will give him or her, the gift of good spinal and nerve health as they grow. We can think of no greater gift for a family than the birth of a child. The one gift we would like to give your baby is a healthy and happy mother. We look forward to being part of your amazing life event.

At Chiropractic First we believe there is nothing more rewarding than playing a role in bringing a healthy new life into the world.