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Super Human Moms and What Happens in the Body During Pregnancy

thrivefamchiro • May 11, 2023

Mother: The Modern Superhero

In a world where there’s a different superhero for every year’s summer blockbuster movie, you may have overlooked the greatest superhero of all time! It’s not Spiderman, Aquaman, or Thor. It’s not even a “man” at all. No, it’s not Wonder Woman or Catwoman either, although it is a kind of “wonder woman.” It’s the most wonderful woman of all, MOM. 


Moms around the world exhibit superhuman strength on a daily basis. Even more than daily, how about every second! They’re caretakers, chauffeurs, lunch ladies, nurses, and lovers to their families. But, some of the most amazing things moms do is create and house us, as tiny humans inside their bodies until we are ready for the outside world. Seems too crazy to believe, but our moms have done this for centuries.


  • While your mom is growing you, her blood volume will increase 50%. This increase in blood will support the tissue where baby is growing, provide for nutrient exchange, and is what give moms-to-be that beautiful glow. 


  • Her body will begin to increase the production of a particular chemical called relaxin that will soften her

        ligaments, cartilage and joints to prepare her body to give birth. She will make up to 10 times the amount of              relaxin that it typically makes.


  • Mothers will also grow a whole new organ! It is called the placenta and is needed to provide nutrients to baby and to eliminate waste products as the baby grows. Once born, the placenta is no longer necessary, and she will expel it. 


  • Your mom’s breathing capacity will improve. Even though as baby grows, there is less room for lung expansion. She accommodates for that by increasing oxygen capacity by 30-40 percent.


  • Her sense of taste and smell will improve. It is also true that pregnant moms heightened senses to avoid potential poisons or spoiled food while pregnant.


The human body is AMAZING, but your mother is a superhero! All this beautiful organization requires clear communication between her brain and body as well as to the growing brain and body within her. That’s why chiropractic is an excellent choice for moms. By connecting your brain to your body, your nervous system is not only able to communicate about what is going on in you body, but it is also able to provide the information required for your body to adapt and perform at its best. 


At Thrive Family Chiropractic we ensure our pregnant patients are getting the best quality care

Throughout conception, pregnancy, and birth. We’ve made it our mission to get our community healthy during pregnancy and honoring the beauty of natural childbirth. 



If you are thinking of becoming a mother, then start your health journey now! Chiropractic care for your fertility, conception, pregnancy, and birth journey is essential. Let us walk with you on your motherhood journey!


This Mother’s day, treat yourself to our extensive New Patient experience.

562-386-1415


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