Birthing Without Fear: How the Webster Technique Prepares Women for Natural Childbirth

For many expectant mothers, the joy of welcoming a new child is tempered by anxiety over the birthing process and a painful pregnancy. Chiropractic care during pregnancy, including the Webster adjustment technique, helps to naturally manage this pain and support a healthy pregnancy. Most importantly, the Webster Technique prepares a woman’s body for a successful, natural childbirth.

Manhattan Chiropractor Nichols Answers Your Questions About Chiropractic Care & Pregnancy

If you or a loved one is currently pregnant, it’s natural to wonder if chiropractic care is safe and effective for expectant mothers. Below, our chiropractors answer three of your most frequently asked questions about chiropractic care and pregnancy:

Why do women experience pain during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the body secretes the hormone relaxin, which loosens ligaments in the pelvic area to accommodate the expanding uterus and growing baby. While some ligament relaxation is essential, too much causes the pelvic bones to become unstable. Together with extra strain on the lumbar spine, pregnant women can experience significant pain. Chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy focus specifically on the pelvic region and sacrum. Any misalignment in this region increases the risk for a breech baby and intensifies pregnancy pain.

How can chiropractic adjustments prepare for a successful birth?

Misalignments in the pelvis and sacrum not only intensify pregnancy pain but also increase the likelihood for a breech birth. Regular adjustments keep the pelvis properly aligned, allowing the nerves near the pelvic region and growing fetus to deliver messages from the brain without interference.

What is the Webster Technique?

The Webster technique is a specific type of chiropractic adjustment that prepares women’s bodies for a successful natural childbirth. This adjustment technique reduces stress on the round ligaments near the uterus. As pregnancy advances, these ligaments can become tight and tense, causing painful spasms and restricting a baby’s movement within the womb – preventing the baby from moving out of the breech position. The Webster technique allows the baby to comfortably shift within the womb in preparation for birth.

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