You probably have heard that chiropractic care can relieve pelvic discomfort and back pain which are common during pregnancy, but did you know prenatal chiropractic care can improve labor and delivery outcomes?
The Webster Technique developed by Dr. Larry Webster was specifically designed to help women have a more comfortable pregnancy and potentially easier labor. It is a gentle approach focusing on aligning your pelvis to reduce tension in the muscles and ligaments supporting your growing baby. By restoring balance in your pelvic region, this technique can ease common pregnancy aches like back pain and sciatica, and it also helps create the optimal environment for your baby to move into the best position for birth.
One of the biggest benefits? The Webster Technique can help prepare your body for easier labor! When your pelvis is properly aligned, it allows for more space and flexibility, making it easier for your baby to move through the birth canal. This can lead to fewer complications during labor and a lower risk of interventions like Cesarean sections or forceps delivery. For moms who are dealing with a breech baby or a baby in a posterior position (face-up), the Webster Technique could encourage baby to move into a head-down position, which can make for a smoother labor.
It’s important to note that the Webster Technique doesn’t manually turn the baby, but by relieving pelvic misalignments, it creates more room and reduces any physical constraints that might be preventing your baby from settling into the ideal position for birth. When looking for Chiropractor during pregnancy consider finding a practitioner that has gone through the extensive ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association) training to recieve their Webster Certification.
This technique is safe for both mom and baby when performed by a trained chiropractor, and it can be used at any stage of pregnancy. So if you're looking for a way to feel better, support your baby’s optimal position, and prepare your body for labor, consider seeing a Webster Certified Chiropractor!
