In plain words
What we do and do not claim
Research on chiropractic care in pregnancy and for babies is limited, and results vary. We would rather tell you what we do than promise what we cannot.
What we do
Listen, examine and explain
Adjust with pillow and side-lying support, if Dr. Lofton recommends it and you agree
Describe the Webster technique plainly if you ask about it
Show you ways to sit, sleep, lift and carry
Tell you the risks before any care, and stop when you ask
Write to your OB, midwife or pediatrician only when you say so
What we do not claim
That chiropractic changes how a pregnancy or a birth goes
That it helps a baby's feeding, sleep, digestion, ears or breathing
That it can treat or prevent anything about a pregnancy or a baby's health
That it replaces prenatal care, well-baby visits or your doctor's advice
That results are the same for everyone
Why we say it this way
Chiropractic care is hands-on care of the spine, pelvis and other joints. A visit can include a talk, an exam, light adjusting and movement guidance. That is what we describe, and it is all we describe.
If a claim about pregnancy, birth or babies comes from a website, ask where it comes from. Your OB, midwife or pediatrician is the right person to ask, and we are glad to answer too.
Questions before you book?
Call or write. Dr. Lofton answers plainly, including when the answer is that your OB should.