Lying on your back can create a lot of fear and concern for pregnant women. The fears include risking stillbirth and restricting blood flow to the baby. Many women are unsure as to WHEN they have to stop lying on their back during pregnancy. The short answer is: it depends. This article explains what changes are going on in our body that help us determine when to switch our sleeping position, when to modify supine exercises, and signs and symptoms to look out for!

Most pregnant women will go through similar changes to their posture during pregnancy. As your baby grows and as your centre of mass changes (to out in front, thanks to your belly) it’s common for the pelvis to tip forward into an anterior pelvic tilt, causing an increased curve in the low back called a lordosis. This can contribute to tight low back muscles and hip flexor muscles (located at the front of the hips). Our bigger boobs created rounded shoulders and upper back and the weight shift causes our bum to clench - learn cues for managing these changes and avoiding pain and tension linked to these changes. A Prenatal Chiropractor can help maintain good posture throughout pregnancy and keep you feeling and moving your absolute best!

Curious about seeing a pregnancy chiropractor? Here’s everything you need to know about getting having a healthy spine and pelvic while pregnant. As baby grows and your body changes, you may experience symptoms like low back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain and discomfort that a prenatal chiropractor can alleviate.

A pessary is a medical-grade, silicone device that is inserted into the vagina, similar to a tampon. It is primarily used as a non-surgical intervention in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) to support the pelvic organs and minimize their descent and to treat stress urinary incontinence (SUI). It can be worn for days, months or just for events that provoke a woman’s symptoms.