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Pregnancy is a whirlwind of excitement, planning, and—let’s be honest—Googling everything from the best prenatal vitamins to which car seat will be the easiest to install without a full-blown meltdown. But in the midst of all the baby registry checklists and birth plan discussions, there’s something even more important to focus on: your nervous system.
In today’s world, we’re often encouraged to prepare for pregnancy by focusing on the physical—nurseries, nutrition, and prenatal appointments—but what about the system that controls it all? Your nervous system doesn’t just regulate your body; it plays a direct role in your baby’s development from the moment life begins.
Your Baby Feels Everything You Feel
By the time you’re barely adjusting to the idea of pregnancy (hello, week four), your baby’s nervous system is already forming. It’s the foundation for every function in their tiny, growing body—from movement and digestion to immunity and emotional regulation.
But here’s where it gets really interesting: the umbilical cord isn’t just a nutritional lifeline—it’s a direct connection between your nervous system and your baby’s. That means:
- When you’re stressed, your body releases stress hormones that cross into the placenta and affect your baby.
- When you feel calm and regulated, your baby benefits from that, too.
- Your emotional and physical well-being set the stage for your baby’s development—even before birth.
Modern Pregnancy and the Stress Epidemic
Let’s be real: pregnancy today isn’t all glowing skin and cute baby bumps. Many moms-to-be are juggling work, older kids, financial pressures, and the endless testing and monitoring of modern prenatal care. It’s a lot.
This constant pressure can keep your body in a state of sympathetic dominance—also known as chronic fight-or-flight mode. When this happens, you and your baby may experience:
- Poor sleep
- Heightened anxiety and mood swings
- Increased physical discomfort
- Delayed fetal development
- A more difficult labor and delivery
This is where neurologically focused chiropractic care comes in.
Amy’s Story: From Struggling to Thriving
Pregnant with her first baby and already dealing with frequent headaches, shoulder tension, and back pain, hardworking mama-to-be Amy was struggling. As a busy esthetician constantly on her feet, she needed relief from sciatic nerve pain and round ligament pain—two common but frustrating pregnancy symptoms.
“All of this prevented me from performing my daily tasks at work, and I really needed some relief,” Amy shared.
At first, she tried to wait it out, hoping the pain would pass. But when it didn’t, she knew she had to do something.
“It had been years since receiving chiropractic care, and I knew it would help me feel so much better, so I contacted E320 Chiropractic hoping they could get me back on the right track to feeling better on a daily basis. When Dr. Rhonda took the time to thoroughly explain the neurological scans, it made total sense! Seeing where my body was ‘in the red’ was definitely where I was experiencing the pain, and I was ready to work with her to achieve balance and better health,” Amy said.
And sure enough, within just a few adjustments, she felt relief.
“My headaches were the first thing to improve, and then the ability to think clearly and work without constant pain was amazing. When I became pregnant, I would hear other pregnant women I know speak of their struggles with intense pain in their sciatic nerve and round ligament, but after my regular adjustments began, I didn’t have that experience,” Amy celebrated.
Chiropractic care helped her body adapt to pregnancy instead of being overwhelmed by it, allowing her to enjoy her journey rather than just endure it. After welcoming her beautiful baby boy in June 2024, Amy was already back in the office—prioritizing her own nervous system health once again.
“I realized that getting on a customized adjustment plan was the ticket! Having assessments done and seeing my results was eye-opening to understand what was really going on with my body. I love learning the correlation between the issues my body is having and how it affects my nervous system,” she said.
How We Measure and Support Your Nervous System
The good news? We have technology that gives us a real-time look at how your nervous system is handling stress. Using advanced Heart Rate Variability (HRV) scans, we can measure exactly where your body is stuck in fight-or-flight mode and create a personalized plan to help bring it back into balance.
By addressing nervous system stress, we can help:
- Reduce physical discomfort
- Improve sleep quality
- Ease anxiety and mood swings
- Support your baby’s optimal development
- Prepare your body for a smoother labor and delivery
Your Pregnancy Doesn’t Have to Be Nine Months of Stress
Just like Amy discovered, pregnancy doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. You have the power to shift your experience from surviving pregnancy to thriving in it—giving both you and your baby the healthiest start possible.
The first step? Getting your nervous system checked with a simple, non-invasive HRV scan at E320 Chiropractic.
Imagine waking up with energy, feeling calm and connected to your baby, and actually enjoying pregnancy instead of counting down the days until it’s over. It’s possible. And it starts with caring for your nervous system.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you’re expecting or planning to be, don’t wait until you’re running on empty. Give us a call at 864-367-6766 to schedule your Neurological INSiGHT Scan today.
Your baby experiences everything you experience. By taking care of your nervous system, you’re giving them the best possible start—before they even take their first breath.