Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Pregnancy is a time of incredible change, and your body is constantly adapting as your baby grows. While this is a natural process, it can also place added stress on your muscles, joints, and pelvis, leading to discomfort or imbalance.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy helps support proper alignment and balance as your body changes. By improving movement and reducing tension, it can help relieve discomfort and create more space for your baby to grow and develop.
When the pelvis and surrounding structures are balanced, it can support a more comfortable pregnancy and help your body prepare for birth.
Sometimes women experience discomfort, pain, and swelling during their pregnancy. There are gentle, safe, and effective treatments available that can help alleviate this discomfort, improve mobility, and support your overall well-being so that your experience is the best it can be!
Common Conditions During Pregnancy
- Low Back Pain
- Pelvic pain
- Pubic Symphysis discomfort
- Nerve Irritation related to swelling
- Sciatica
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Mid-back pain (rib discomfort)
- Headaches
Webster Technique (Prenatal Chiropractic Certification)
The Webster technique is a specialized chiropractic approach used during pregnancy to support proper pelvic alignment and reduce stress on the nervous system. It focuses on improving the balance and function of the pelvis and surrounding structures, helping your body adapt more comfortably as your baby grows.
When the pelvis is balanced, it can create a more optimal environment for your baby and support a more comfortable pregnancy and birth.
Potential Benefits in the mother
- Supports proper pelvic alignment and balance
- Reduces tension in the muscles and ligaments supporting the uterus
- Decreases stress on the nervous system
- May help reduce discomfort during pregnancy
- Helps the body function more efficiently as it adapts to change
Potential Benefits to the infant
- Creates more space for the baby to move and develop comfortably
- Supports optimal positioning for brith
- Reduces physical restrictions within the uterus
- Encourages a more balanced environment during pregnancy
Prenatal chiropractic care is gentle, safe, and tailored to your individual needs. It can help support your body throughout pregnancy and prepare you for birth.
Infant Chiropractic Care
Gentle, safe, and supportive care for your baby's developing body.
The birth process can place stress on a baby's spine and muscles. Even with a smooth delivery, babies experience pressure and positing that may contribute to tension or discomfort.
Chiropractic care for infants uses very gentle techniques to help support proper movement, alignment, and overall comfort as your baby grows.
Signs Your Baby May Benefit from Care
- Excessive or unexplained crying
- Early cessation of breastfeeding
- Difficulty turning their head equally side to side
- Difficulty settling or sleeping comfortably
- Tension or stiffness in the body
Care is extremely gentle, using light pressure tailored specifically for infants. Treatments are safe effective, and adapted to your baby's needs.
Book an Initial Pediatric Chiropractic appointment to have your baby assessed and supported early. The initial appointment will usually take 45 mins with subsequent visits usually only 15 mins in duration.