Prenatal Care
Perinatal Chiropractic Care
A woman’s body is wonderfully and intricately designed to grow, nourish, and bring new life into the world. During pregnancy, mothers don’t need to consciously direct their baby’s development; the body’s innate intelligence naturally oversees every step of the process. This inherent wisdom is so powerful that no doctor or medical expert can ever truly surpass it.
The very first and most vital system to form in the womb is the nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord. Scientifically, we know that the nervous system governs and coordinates every function of the body from breathing and circulation to digestion and fetal development, making it the foundation of life itself.
How Can We Help
During pregnancy, a woman’s body experiences significant hormonal and physical changes. It’s common to face challenges like morning sickness, mood swings, and food cravings. As the baby grows and the belly expands, added weight and shifting posture place extra stress on the spine, nerves, ligaments, muscles, and pelvis, often leading to discomfort or pain.
One key pregnancy hormone, relaxin, helps loosen the ligaments to allow room for the developing baby and prepare the body for childbirth. However, this same hormone can also make the joints more susceptible to misalignments, known as subluxations. After birth, relaxin levels drop rapidly, which can cause these misalignments to become “locked in.”
Through gentle, specific chiropractic adjustments, subluxations can be corrected to restore proper neurobiomechanical function in the pelvic region. This not only helps ensure a more comfortable, safer pregnancy but also supports the baby’s optimal growth and development.
Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy is essential for maintaining a balanced nervous system, the foundation of overall health. A body free from nerve interference can function at its highest potential.
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a gentle, targeted chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed to enhance nervous system function and improve pelvic alignment. While it can benefit anyone, it has become especially valued among expectant mothers due to its proven positive outcomes during pregnancy and birth.
When a pregnant woman’s pelvis is misaligned, the surrounding muscles and ligaments can become tight, limiting the baby’s ability to move into the optimal position for delivery. By gently correcting subluxations in the pelvic region, the Webster Technique helps restore proper function, supporting both a more comfortable pregnancy and a safer, smoother birth experience.
Can the Webster Technique Help a Breech Baby?
Many expectant mothers have observed that after receiving Webster Technique adjustments, their babies moved from a breech position to the ideal head-down (vertex) position. Because of this, the technique is sometimes mistakenly called a “breech turning method.”
In reality, the Webster Technique does not manually turn the baby. Instead, it works by gently aligning the mother’s pelvis and reducing tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments. When balance and proper alignment are restored, the baby naturally has more room to move into the optimal position for birth.