Prenatal Care

[countryhealthwellness]

Hello,

I was wondering if there are any contraindications we should be aware of when it comes to working with patients whom are pregnant.

Thank you
Tacie

[Clare Larkin]

There really should be not issue in treating someone who is pregnant. Perhaps just be mindful of not leaving the scanner on the abdomen, but above or below is fine. Treat the T/L and pelvis as usual. Often times they respond very well to treatment.

[countryhealthwellness]

Thank you Clare

[Elsie Dyck]

I have also had the joy of treating a pregnant mom recently (7months+) who had blacked out and fallen in the shower. Her uterus also showed up, it was a quick treatment and she felt she could breathe better right away. Repatterning is such a gentle technique that it’s always a firm invitation, it cannot be forced. So if the body doesn’t want to respond it won’t. However, keep in mind that any underlying issues will show up in between treatments. Usually just because they are ready to be “next”.

[Christine Reesor]

I am treating my first client who is pregnant, a 36 yr old woman in her first trimester ( 9 weeks) with low back pain that radiates down her leg. The pain started prior to the pregnancy. I note that others have treated pregnant women with good results. This young woman had a miscarriage 4 or 5 months ago, and does not want that to repeat, but the back pain in limiting her mobility (MRI reports mention 2 bulging discs). Is there any concern about having the scanner near the fetus, especially in the early stages of pregnancy? Thanks for any insights!

[Christine Reesor]

In my evaluation, I used my hand rather than the scanner to identify injury in the lower abdomen, lower spine and pelvis in keeping with Clare’s recommendation above, and I have only treated the lower extremity to this point.

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