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Can chiropractors give inductions?
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Induce labor? No.: No, chiropractors do not induce labor. Chiropractors are not allowed to prescribe, dispense, or administer medications as this falls outside of their primary training. It is possible that some claim to have special "chiropractic techniques" for inducing labor without drugs, but more likely they just do helpful massage, plus movements and positioning of a woman's back, hips, and legs.
Answered 12/9/2013
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No: It is possible that some of the strenuous manipulation that chiropractors administer could induce labor but that is not the goal and might be an issue in premature birth. There are limited reasons to ever see a chiropractor and pregnancy should be a very cautionary issue to stay away.
Answered 4/9/2012
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