Effects of Trauma at Birth and Correlation to Immunity

There has been a large increase in both the rates of chronic immune diseases such as asthma, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, crohn's disease, and skin conditions and the rate of cesarean sections. Although C-Sections are an incredible life-saving procedure, there has been an overuse and abuse of the procedure which appear to have significant public health implications.  Even though the World Health Organization states that the ideal rate of cesarean delivery in the US population would be 15%, our country currently rates at more than double that around 33%.

Significant research from Denmark proves that over a 35 year study cesarean delivery of babies is associated with significantly increased rates of asthma, connective tissue disorders, juvenile arthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, immune deficiencies, and leukemia.  Also correlating strongly to lifelong health issues is babies born early. This information suggests that critical and traumatic events around the time that a child is born initiates a disease trajectory.  This could have effects on childhood and adolescent immunity and into adulthood.

Chiropractic care to pregnant women is essential to help avoid unnecessary cesarean deliveries and other traumatic interventions during pregnancy.  Birth is traumatic for the baby, no matter what way they are delivered! Therefore chiropractic adjustments as close to time of birth can instantly change the trajectory of a child's immune, neurological, and digestive systems.  Continued pediatric care strengthens a child's musculoskeletal system as well. Healthy kids become healthy adults! Don't wait until the branch is broken to save the tree!

Sevelsted A, Stokholm J, Bennelykke K, Bisgaard H. Cesarean Section and Chronic Immune Disorders.  Pediatrics. 2014;135(1):e92-e98.  doi:10.1542/peds.2014-0596d.

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