The standard for pregnancy-specific chiropractic care.
Easing common discomforts of pregnancy
Pregnancy brings some of the most physically, mentally and emotionally challenging days for many women. By gently supporting the nervous system and promoting balance in the pelvis and spine, mums can feel more comfort, move more freely, and enjoy their pregnancy more fully.
A balanced pelvis means your baby is more likely to get into a good position for birth. Even a slight external twist can create significant internal tension, making it harder for the baby to rotate into an optimal position. Chiropractic care is wonderful for managing these bone and ligament imbalances and restoring normal pelvic function.
The benefits for mums
- Alleviate aches and pains in the hips, legs and back
- Optimise baby positioning
- Improve nervous system function
- Balance pelvic bones, muscles and ligaments
- Better movement
- Decrease in labour time
- Improve headaches, heartburn, reflux and carpal tunnel syndrome
- Allow for a better pregnancy and birth
Is chiropractic care safe during all stages of pregnancy?
The short answer is yes. Pregnancy-specific techniques like Webster are designed to be gentle and safe throughout all three trimesters. We use pregnancy pillows and side-lying positioning so you remain comfortable as your body changes, and no X-rays are used during pregnancy.
This technique does not apply any direct force to the baby and is both very comfortable and exceptionally safe. Starting care earlier in pregnancy allows more time to support balanced pelvic and nervous system function.