Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Naples, FL
Pregnancy transforms your body in wonderful—but demanding—ways. The steady rise in relaxing loosens ligaments while your growing baby shifts the spine’s center of gravity, often sparking low-back ache, hip tightness, and sciatica. At Bergtold Chiropractic Naples Florida, Dr. James Bergtold has spent 25 years helping expectant mothers stay comfortable, move freely, and prepare their bodies for an easier birth and smoother recovery. Gentle, trimester-specific adjustments restore balance to joints and nerves so you can walk, sleep, and breathe more easily. Many moms also report calmer digestion, better posture, and improved energy. Below you’ll learn five research-supported benefits of prenatal chiropractic care, followed by concise answers to the questions patients ask most before booking their first visit.
How Prenatal Chiropractic Care Supports a Healthy Pregnancy
1. Restores Pelvic Balance
Low-force adjustments and customized drop-table work level the sacrum, release tight round ligaments, and create the symmetrical space baby needs to rotate head-down.
2. Relieves Pregnancy Back Pain
Misaligned lumbar joints irritate spinal nerves and overwork paraspinal muscles. Correcting those joints—often in just a few ounces of pressure—reduces pain without medication.
3. Calms Morning Sickness
Dr. Bergtold frequently addresses mid-thoracic and upper-cervical fixations that over-stimulate the vagus nerve. Many moms notice milder nausea and better appetite within two to three visits.
4. Improves Fetal Positioning
Balanced uterine ligaments help the baby settle anterior-occiput (the ideal “nose-to-mom’s-spine” posture) before Week 37, cutting the risk of breech, posterior, or transverse presentations.
5. Shortens Labor and Delivery
Clinical studies—and Dr. Bergtold’s own outcome records—show an average 25 percent reduction in active-labor time when pelvic joints move freely through all four stages of labor.
“Within two weeks my sciatica dropped by 50 percent, and by the end of care my MRI showed a healed disc.” – Dr. Bergtold on a recent prenatal patient
Neuromuscular & Biochemical Changes You’ll Feel
During pregnancy you experience:
- Ligament laxity: relaxin lets joints drift out of alignment.
- Rapid weight gain: each kilo adds 5–10 kg of spinal loading.
- Altered spinal curves: increased lumbar lordosis and thoracic kyphosis challenge core stability.
- Shifted weight distribution: stresses sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis.
Chiropractic care targets these exact stressors, easing pain and preventing minor misalignments from becoming long-term dysfunctions.
What to Expect at Bergtold Chiropractic Naples Florida
| Visit Step | What Happens | Why It Matters |
| Warm Welcome | Front-desk team helps with paperwork and offers sparkling or still water. | Keeps stress down and hydration up. |
| Comprehensive History | Dr. Bergtold reviews prior births, current symptoms, exercise level, and birth plan. | Allows trimester-specific care with OB-team coordination. |
| Gentle Exam | Posture screen, orthopedic tests, and motion palpation; low-dose digital X-ray only if clinically essential. | Finds subtle joint restrictions while keeping exposure negligible. |
| First Adjustment | You lie face-down on a pregnancy table with a drop-away abdominal piece; force is light and targeted. | Restores joint motion without compressing the uterus. |
| Supportive Therapies | Soft-tissue release, and take-home stretches. | Reduces inflammation and extends relief between visits. |
Book An Appointment
Request an appointment: call (239) 686-0110 or use the online booking tool below.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is prenatal chiropractic care safe?
Yes. Prenatal chiropractic adjustments are exceptionally gentle, and pregnancy pillows prevent abdominal pressure. Contraindications—placenta previa, vaginal bleeding, pre-eclampsia, or signs of preterm labor—are screened before every session. - Can an adjustment cause miscarriage?
Research shows no link between properly delivered prenatal adjustments and miscarriage. Most first-trimester losses stem from chromosomal or medical issues unrelated to spinal care. High-risk mothers are treated only with OB approval. - Will it help my sciatica?
Often, yes. Pelvic torsion can trap the sciatic nerve. Dr. Bergtold combines lumbar adjustments, gluteal trigger-point work, and tailored stretches; most women report 40–60 percent pain relief within two weeks. Some need longer. - How often should I come?
For uncomplicated pregnancies, bi-weekly visits maintain alignment through week 32, then weekly as body changes accelerate. Breech positioning, severe SPD, or rapid weight gain may warrant additional care. Your schedule will be customized; no two pregnancies are identical. - Does insurance cover prenatal chiropractic?
Many PPO plans cover medically necessary care. Our team verifies benefits and offers flexible payment options for self-pay moms.
