Hi,

I am currently 30 weeks and 6 days pregnant. I began seeing my husband's chiropractor when I was 28 weeks and 1 day pregnant for the treatment of moderate to severe lower back pain and sciatica related to pregnancy. During this time, I have had 4 treatments (consisting of 2 session each) of IFC therapy and ultrasound therapy to my lower back. Over the weekend, I started looking into IFC and ultrasound therapy, and to my dismay, found that both are contraindicated for pregnant women.

I thought I was "safe" with this chiropractor, as he indicated repeatedly that he has treated many pregnant patients in his 35+ years in practice.

I raised the issue with him today, and he indicated that he would have used the same treatment on a family member. Nevertheless, I am now completely panicking - and obviously will NOT be returning to his practice.

Any words of advice or issues that I should put my obstetrician on the look out for?

Many thanks.