How Chiropractic Care—Including the Webster Technique—Supports a More Comfortable Pregnancy and Natural Birth

Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?

As your body grows and changes to support your developing baby, your posture, spinal alignment, and pelvic balance can be thrown off. Hormonal shifts—especially the release of relaxin—loosen ligaments and joints to prepare for birth, but this can also create instability and pain.

Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy are designed to:

• Reduce tension in the spine and pelvis
• Alleviate common discomforts like back pain, hip pain, and sciatica
• Improve nerve communication throughout the body
• Create more space in the pelvis to allow for baby to move into the optimal birth position

What Is the Webster Technique?

The Webster Technique is a specialized chiropractic method that focuses on aligning the pelvis and releasing tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments—particularly the round ligaments and sacrotuberous ligaments. This gentle adjustment technique does not turn the baby, but rather restores pelvic balance to allow the baby to move freely into a more ideal position—head down and facing the right way—for labor and delivery.

The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) recommends this technique during pregnancy to help reduce intrauterine constraint and improve birth outcomes.

Benefits of Chiropractic and Webster Technique During Pregnancy:

✅ Eases Lower Back and Pelvic Pain
Many women experience significant relief from aches and pains after just a few adjustments.

✅ Supports Better Sleep
With reduced pain and improved alignment, many expectant mothers report sleeping more comfortably.

✅ Helps Baby Settle Into Optimal Position
Proper pelvic alignment allows for more room in the uterus, reducing the risk of breech or posterior presentation.

✅ May Shorten Labor Time
Some research and anecdotal evidence suggest that women receiving chiropractic care may experience shorter, less complicated labors.

✅ Non-Invasive, Drug-Free Care
Chiropractic care is a safe, natural choice that avoids medications and interventions whenever possible.

Care You Can Trust

All three of our Awesome Family Chiropractic locations—in Alpine, La Mesa, and Santee, California—are proud to offer prenatal chiropractic care, including the Webster Technique. Our chiropractors are trained and experienced in working with moms-to-be and take extra care to ensure every adjustment is comfortable, safe, and effective.

Whether you're early in your pregnancy or just weeks away from meeting your baby, chiropractic care can help your body feel its best and prepare for the most natural birth possible.

Ready to support your body and baby naturally?
Let’s walk this journey together. Call or message your nearest location today to schedule a prenatal consultation—we’d love to support you in having a more comfortable, empowered pregnancy.

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This blog is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Outcomes and experiences discussed may vary. For immediate medical concerns, contact your physician.