In the lead up to Mothers Day on 9 May the Chiropractors’ Association Australia SA (CAASA) reminds expectant mothers of the importance of pelvic alignment during pregnancy to alleviate pain and reduce the chance of a caesarean birth or lengthy labour.
International studies have shown that the number of pregnant women including chiropractic care as part of their pregnancy care regime is increasing.1
Studies by international industry experts found that first time mothers not receiving chiropractic care, experienced on average a 14 hour labour time, whereas those who had received chiropractic care, the mean labour time was only eight hours. For women having subsequent births, the average labour time decreased from nine hours to four to five hours respectively.2
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