Postpartum Chiropractic Care - Dr. Amanda Simone, BS, DC

Dr. Amanda Simone’s now famous “Humpty-Dumpty Adjustment”

After the incredible experience of childbirth, your body deserves some extra care and attention. It’s natural to feel sore, achy, and not quite like yourself in the days and weeks following delivery. Even after the initial discomfort fades and the joy of holding your newborn becomes all-consuming, your body might still need some help to recover fully. That’s where a gentle postpartum chiropractic adjustment—or a series of adjustments—can make a world of difference, both for your current well-being and in preparing your body for any future pregnancies.

The process of giving birth is a monumental event, and it can be physically taxing on both you and your baby, even in the best of circumstances. It’s perfectly understandable that both Mom and baby would benefit from a gentle chiropractic “tune-up” to ensure that everything is in its right place. After all, as most new mothers will tell you, it often feels like everything has shifted during pregnancy and delivery!

Dr. Amanda Simone recommends that your first postpartum adjustment take place between one day and one month after birth—a time she lovingly refers to as the “Humpty Dumpty Adjustment.”

Learn more about the positive effects of chiropractic care, both during and after your pregnancy. It can make a world of difference!

The Significance of Mama's first session after baby arrives

Just like the old nursery rhyme, your body may feel like it has “fallen to pieces” after childbirth, and Dr. Amanda is here to help you “put it all back together again.” Scheduling your first postpartum chiropractic adjustment as soon as you feel ready is key, as your body is still benefiting from the large amounts of relaxin hormone that remain in your bloodstream after pregnancy.

Relaxin plays a crucial role during pregnancy by allowing your ligaments, muscles, and tissues to stretch and accommodate your growing baby. After birth, especially if you’re breastfeeding, relaxin continues to be produced and can be incredibly beneficial during postpartum chiropractic care.

If you wait too long to receive your first adjustment, the process might be a bit more uncomfortable, but it’s still highly recommended to address any misaligned joints and ligaments as close to your baby’s birth as possible. Even if it has been more than a month since delivery, and you’re still breastfeeding, your body continues to produce some amount of relaxin, making chiropractic care beneficial.

“I have been seeing Dr. Amanda for over two years, including nine months during my pregnancy. She’s not only a passionate and educated chiropractor, but also incredibly fun and friendly. Dr. Amanda truly cares about her clients, and her attention to my specific needs made my pre- and post-delivery body so much more enjoyable to live in.

Even my daughter, who visited Dr. Amanda at just four days old, and my husband have benefited from her care. Despite changes to my insurance, I’ll continue seeing her because she’s just that good!”

Chelsea J.

Here are just a few ways postpartum chiropractic care can help:

Relief from Lower Back and Hip Pain: Constantly bending over to pick up your baby, toddler, or even just a basket of laundry can inflame irritated joints in your lower back and hips.
Nursing Neck and Shoulder Pain: Breastfeeding, combined with frequently looking down at your newborn, can lead to “Nursing Neck,” resulting in neck pain, stiffness, tension, and even headaches.
Joint Stability and Alignment: Everyday activities like twisting, rotating, or simply going about your routine can put stress on your joints, which are still soft from pregnancy. This can cause pain in your ribs, chest, mid-back, shoulders, and more.

Dr. Amanda is here to help you feel strong, balanced, and ready to take on the joys and challenges of motherhood. Whether you’re a new mom or it’s been a while since you gave birth, chiropractic care can make a meaningful difference in your postpartum recovery.

It’s Never Too Late for Postpartum Chiropractic Care

Life with a newborn can be overwhelming, and it’s common for new mothers to get caught up in the demands of motherhood and miss their postpartum chiropractic checkup. Some mothers may not have known about the vast benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy and may only inquire about postpartum sessions months—or even years—after giving birth.

While the benefits of relaxin hormone are significant, it’s important to know that it’s never too late to seek out chiropractic care for your postpartum body. The process of growing and delivering a child can have a lasting impact, and a series of chiropractic adjustments can greatly improve your quality of life.