Some pregnant patients seek chiropractic or musculoskeletal care for concerns such as low back, pelvic, hip, or other movement-related discomfort. Others have questions about staying comfortable and active as their body changes. Because symptoms can have different causes, care should begin with an individual assessment rather than a predetermined treatment plan.

Chiropractic and other conservative musculoskeletal approaches may be considered for some pregnancy-related back or pelvic complaints. Whether care is appropriate depends on your symptoms, health history, pregnancy considerations, examination findings, and individual needs.

Care should be adapted to the individual patient and stage of pregnancy. Positioning, techniques, treatment options, and recommendations may be modified for comfort and clinical appropriateness. Not every pregnant patient receives the same type of care.

Your visit begins with a discussion about your symptoms, pregnancy stage, relevant medical history, movement, activities, and goals. Dr. Meghan can then perform an appropriate musculoskeletal assessment and discuss findings, care options, home recommendations, or coordination with another healthcare provider when appropriate.

The Webster Technique is a chiropractic approach used in the care of some pregnant patients. It focuses on chiropractic assessment and care involving the pelvis and related musculoskeletal structures. It should be understood as a chiropractic technique rather than an obstetric procedure.

The Webster Technique should not be presented as a procedure for manually turning or repositioning a baby. It is a chiropractic technique focused on maternal musculoskeletal assessment and care. Questions about fetal presentation, breech positioning, or obstetric management should be discussed with your obstetrician, midwife, or maternity care provider.

No. Care is individualized. Recommendations depend on your history, symptoms, pregnancy considerations, examination findings, goals, and what is clinically appropriate. Care may include chiropractic techniques as well as other conservative musculoskeletal approaches when appropriate.

There is no universal prenatal chiropractic schedule. Visit frequency should depend on your symptoms, examination findings, response to care, changing needs, and clinical appropriateness. Recommendations should be reassessed rather than based on a predetermined number of visits.

No. Prenatal chiropractic care is complementary musculoskeletal care and does not replace routine pregnancy care from an obstetrician, midwife, or other qualified maternity provider. Patients should continue their recommended prenatal medical care throughout pregnancy.

Contact your maternity or medical provider promptly for symptoms that may require medical evaluation, including vaginal bleeding, leaking fluid, severe or unusual abdominal or pelvic pain, possible contractions or preterm labor, fainting, chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe or unusual headache, sudden significant swelling, significant neurologic symptoms, decreased fetal movement when applicable, or any symptom your maternity team has instructed you to report urgently.