Midwifery and Chiropractic: Bonding for Life - Page 2

Midwives around the country are hearing about this technique and seeking out chiropractors trained in its use. Alliances are forming in communities and both mothers and babies are spared the irreparable damage caused by the growing number of c-sections. Midwives are referring patients to chiropractors even before malpresentations are evident, and their practices are reaping the benefits of overall easier, safer deliveries for both the mother and baby.

The ICPA responded to the growing demand for this skill and began a marathon of classes to train Doctors in the correct application and use of this adjustment. Today, we maintain the only database available of Chiropractors who have been tested and are proficient in the Webster Technique.

Doctors trained through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association have learned how to apply this specific adjustment, along with other chiropractic techniques, to benefit the mother and baby throughout pregnancy. Because we are working specifically to balance pelvic muscles and ligaments with their adjustments, we are removing constraint to the woman's uterus. This allows the baby to get into the best possible position for birth in a timely manner and the need for "crisis care" in the last couple of months of pregnancy is being eliminated.

Working with chiropractors almost every weekend, I know that one of their greatest objectives is to eliminate as many variables that lead to traumatic birth and therefore injury of the newborn's spine, cranium and nervous system. To achieve this goal, we need the help of midwives! We need their valuable services and care to the women in our communities. Our growing support of midwifery will fulfill their mission for natural birthing and ours as well.

Specific chiropractic care helps to provide an environment for safer, easier, faster deliveries.^7,8 Midwifery care is known to do so as well.⁹ Chiropractors make the effort to meet with and educate the midwives in your area about your valuable services. Show support and enthusiasm for their important care. Together we will restore the sanctity and right of natural childbirth.

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