Cristina Ramirez, DC
Bay View Integrative Medicine
437 East Lincoln Avenue
Milwaukee WI 53207
(414)217-5039
ramirezchiro@hotmail.com
 
* Webster Technique Certified
* Member of the International Chiropractic Pediatrics Association (www.icpa4kids.org)
* Member of the Wisconsin Chiropractic Association
* Co-leader of Holistic Moms Network - Milwaukee Chapter (www.holisticmoms.org)
cramirez18@hotmail.com

I believe that chiropractic is so important to the beautiful process of pregnancy and childbirth - for the health of both the mother and the baby.

For moms.....Pregnancy has a profound effect on the body. Many pregnant women experience all sorts of aches and pains as the structure of their body adapts to the growing baby inside. Stress on the spine and pelvis can make everyday activities painful, especially if your body was unbalanced even before the changes of pregnancy occurred. Besides being uncomfortable for you, these stresses and imbalances can affect your baby as well. The uterus is connected to the pelvis by ligaments. When the pelvis is out of alignment, the uterus is affected by the connections with these ligaments. The baby may have to move into a less-than-ideal position in the uterus to respond to the changes resulting from an unbalanced pelvis. This may lead to conditions such as torticollis, posterior presentation, or breech presentation of the baby which increases the likelihood of delivery interventions.

Gentle chiropractic adjustments help to balance the spine and pelvis to give the baby an optimal growing environment and to help make delivery easier. Chiropractic care can also help to restore balance to a woman's body as the body adapts to changes after pregnancy and childbirth.

For babies and children.....The amazing process of childbirth can be hard on a baby. Whether the delivery is vaginal or by c-section, the amount of stress put on the baby can affect their spine and nervous system. This may manifest itself in many ways: colic, breathing problems, breastfeeding difficulties, sleep disturbances, reflux, and irritability. Very gentle chiropractic adjustments help to balance the baby's spine and decrease the stress on the nervous system. As babies get older, the milestones of sitting up, crawling, and walking, as well as the typical bumps of falls of toddlers and older children may result in imbalances of the spinal structure. Resolving these changes at a young age allows the nervous system to function optimally and helps to prevent more serious problems in the future.Other conditions that benefit from a balanced spine and healthy nervous system include ear infections, bedwetting in an older child, asthma, and allergies.

Chiropractic adjustments for pregnant women, babies, and children are gentle, specific, and are modified to account for the special needs of each population.

Treating women and babies is an honor - there is no more special time in life than pregnancy and the birth of a new life. I consider it a privilege to be part of this amazing journey and to provide the benefits of chiropractic care. Please contact me if you have any questions.