It may be surprising to realize that the answer is yes. There is a chance that a baby's spine may become misaligned during birth. It is rare, but it can happen. How is this possible?

There are a few contributing factors. Just the fact that the mother lays on her back and pushes while a doctor pulls can affect the baby’s spine. Some other methods used during the birthing process that negatively impact a baby are the use of forceps, vacuum extraction, and a Cesarean section. Forceps and vacuum extraction both use up to seventy pounds of force to pull the baby out of the birthing canal. A Cesarean section involves removing the baby through a small incision with pulling also involved.

There are times when the mother feels she needs relief from the pain of childbirth, which is quite understandable. Drugs such as epidurals are given. Sometimes Pitocin is given to induce labor. A person must be aware that as they move further away from the natural birthing process unnecessary traumas and stresses are experienced by your baby.

Is the Baby in Pain?

It can be hard to tell what is causing the baby distress. However, if the usual things, like feeding, changing them, and comforting them, have been tried and do not work, you may want to consider taking it a step further. Their crying may be due to the soreness they are feeling in their neck. An upper cervical chiropractor, such as Dr. Don Erwin of Sacramento, California, may be able to help.

There is no need to worry excessively as misalignments in a baby's spine do not happen in all cases. However, it will do no harm to have the child examined by Dr. Erwin. He will be able to find out if the baby does have a misaligned neck. He will then correct this with such a gentle procedure that your baby will not even realize has happened. There is no popping or twisting of the spine; rather an effective procedure is used that produces no pain. Remember that spinal misalignments can be responsible for colic, acid reflux, ear infections, sudden infant death syndrome, and other neurological conditions that can cause a baby to suffer. It is worth the visit to Dr. Erwin to ensure your baby's health and happiness.

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Dr. Donald Erwin of Body Balance Spinal Care in Sacramento, California is an Upper Cervical Chiropractor trained by the National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Association (NUCCA).Over the past 21 years, Dr. Erwin has helped many people find natural relief in Sacramento, California. His upper cervical clinic also serves the communities of Elk Grove, Roseville, Yuba City, Davis and Placerville. He is uniquely trained to correct problems in the upper cervical spine (upper neck). This vital area is intimately connected to the central nervous system and problems in this area have been shown to be an underlying cause of a variety of different health problems, including migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, sciatica, digestive disorders and auto injuries. More information can be found on his website at https://www.donerwindc.com/