If you’re considering starting a family—whether you’re just beginning to explore the idea or have been trying for some time—you’ve likely looked into all the ways to boost your fertility: supplements, diets, apps, stress relief methods, and everything in between. But there’s one key system that often gets overlooked in the conversation about conception and pregnancy preparation: your nervous system.
Your nervous system is your body’s master communication network. It controls every function in your body—your hormones, your reproductive organs, your immune system, and your ability to adapt to stress. That means if your nervous system is out of alignment or under stress, it can interfere with the natural processes that support fertility and a healthy pregnancy. Supporting this system through chiropractic care can help your body function more efficiently and create the optimal environment for conception.
Your brain constantly sends signals through the spinal cord and out through the nerves to every tissue, gland, and organ—including your ovaries, uterus, thyroid, adrenal glands, and pituitary gland. These signals help regulate:
Physical, emotional, or chemical stressors can create tension or misalignments in the spine (called vertebral subluxations), which may affect how well your nervous system transmits these critical messages.
Even small misalignments can disrupt the autonomic nervous system—specifically the sympathetic (fight-or-flight) and parasympathetic (rest-and-repair) branches. If your body is stuck in sympathetic overdrive (chronic stress mode), it deprioritizes reproduction, which can:
Chiropractic care doesn’t treat infertility directly. Instead, it works by removing interference in the spine and restoring optimal nervous system function. This allows the body to return to a more balanced, regulated state, where all systems—including the endocrine (hormonal) and reproductive systems—can function properly.
Clinical observations and emerging research suggest that when spinal misalignments are corrected, patients often experience:
So if you’re preparing for pregnancy, think beyond diet and supplements. Start with the system that controls everything else: your nervous system. A properly functioning spine and nervous system may be the missing link in your fertility journey.
Whether you’re just thinking about starting a family, actively trying to conceive, or simply want to optimize your health for the future, now is the time to ensure your nervous system is in alignment. At our office, we see many women who begin care to support fertility and continue throughout their pregnancies because of the positive changes they experience. When your spine is aligned and your nervous system is clear, your body can better adapt, heal, and perform the way it was designed to—especially during life transitions like conception, pregnancy, and postpartum recovery.
After over a decade of struggling with infertility, Jeraca began chiropractic care—and within just a few months of getting adjusted, she was pregnant. 💫
Watch the video to hear her powerful journey, and share this blog with anyone you know who’s trying to start a family.