Chiropractic Care in Pregnancy

I have been under chiropractic wellness care for most of my life, but a few months after our most recent move I still hadn’t found a local chiropractor. I found out that I was pregnant, and I immediately made an appointment with a Webster certified chiropractor (I literally called around to chiropractors before calling OBGYNs). The Webster Technique is a specific analysis and adjustment utilized for pregnant women. The goal of the adjustment is to balance the bones, ligaments, and muscles of the pelvis which allows for optimal comfort within the mother. 

Pregnant women can benefit from chiropractic adjustments even in the absence of back pain. Chiropractic care can aid in optimizing physiological function of both the mother and the baby throughout pregnancy and birth. According to the ICPA, chiropractic care during pregnancy can also affect labor. “During birth, pelvic imbalance can affect labor progression, leading to unnecessary intervention. Pelvic imbalance adversely affects uterine nerve function, the structure of the pelvis, and may hinder a baby’s ability to gain optimal positioning. These are the very causes of dystocia or difficult, stalled labor. The Webster Technique helps achieve a state of balance in the pelvis that may contribute to a safer, easier birth outcome.

I noticed an improvement in my own quality of life while pregnant when I received chiropractic adjustments. As a chiropractor myself, I have since become Webster Certified so that I can serve pregnant mamas in my community. As both a patient and a chiropractor, I highly recommend scheduling with a Webster certified doctor in your area throughout pregnancy!