Prenatal chiropractic · All trimesters
Your body is doing something extraordinary.
Pregnancy places significant demand on the spine, pelvis, and nervous system — and those structures affect how you feel, how you move, and how your body prepares for labor. Chiropractic care during pregnancy isn't about managing symptoms. It's about keeping your nervous system and pelvis functioning well so your body can do what it's designed to do.
Dr. Jen uses both Torque Release Technique and the Webster Technique with prenatal patients. Both are safe through every trimester. Neither involves twisting, cracking, or any position that is contraindicated during pregnancy.
What prenatal chiropractic addresses
More than back pain
Back pain and round ligament discomfort are common reasons pregnant patients come in — and chiropractic care addresses those well. But the more significant work happens at the nervous system level.
The nervous system controls every function of pregnancy: hormone regulation, uterine tone, pelvic floor coordination, and the body's ability to prepare for and progress through labor. When spinal tension interferes with nervous system function, those downstream processes are affected.
Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy supports the whole system — not just the parts that hurt.
The Webster Technique
What it is and why it matters in pregnancy
The Webster Technique is a chiropractic analysis and adjustment specific to pregnant patients. Developed by Dr. Larry Webster, it focuses on the sacrum and the ligaments that connect it to the uterus — structures that are under significant stress as pregnancy progresses.
The goal of Webster is to reduce sacral subluxation and the tension it creates in the round and broad ligaments of the uterus. When those ligaments are balanced, the uterus has more symmetrical tone — which supports the baby's ability to move into an optimal position as labor approaches.
Webster is not a technique for turning babies. It is a technique for reducing the constraints that may prevent a baby from positioning well on their own. The distinction matters.
Dr. Jen is trained in Webster Technique and uses it as part of her prenatal care approach, alongside Torque Release Technique for nervous system support.
Common questions
Is Webster safe?
Yes. It is a gentle, specific technique designed for use during pregnancy. No aggressive manipulation, no contraindicated positions.
When should I start?
Webster can be used at any point during pregnancy. Many patients begin in the second trimester and continue through the third. Earlier is generally better — it gives more time for the body to respond.
My baby is breech. Can Webster help?
Webster may support the conditions that allow a baby to reposition naturally. It is not a guarantee, and it is not a substitute for medical evaluation. Dr. Jen will always refer out when appropriate.
By trimester
Care that changes as you do
What your body needs from chiropractic care shifts as pregnancy progresses. Dr. Jen adjusts her approach accordingly.
First trimester
Foundation and adaptation
The body is changing rapidly and the nervous system is under new demand. Early care establishes a good baseline and addresses tension before it compounds.
- Nausea and nervous system regulation
- Early postural shifts
- General nervous system support
- Establishing a care baseline
Second trimester
Growth, weight, and pelvic load
As the belly grows, the center of gravity shifts and the pelvis takes on more load. This is when postural discomfort typically begins and when Webster becomes most relevant.
- Low back and SI joint pain
- Round ligament discomfort
- Pelvic balance and alignment
- Webster Technique
Third trimester
Preparation and positioning
The final stretch. Pelvic alignment, ligament balance, and nervous system tone all matter for how labor begins and progresses. Many patients increase visit frequency here.
- Optimal fetal positioning support
- Sciatica and pubic symphysis pain
- Rib and upper back discomfort
- Labor preparation
Your first visit
What to expect when you come in
New patient visits are 45 minutes. The table is pregnancy-friendly — you will never be asked to lie flat on your stomach.
History and intake
Dr. Jen will take a full pregnancy history — how far along you are, what you're experiencing, what your OB or midwife has said, and what you're hoping chiropractic care can help with.
Assessment
A gentle evaluation of your pelvis, sacrum, and spine — and the nervous system tension contributing to what you're feeling. All positions used are appropriate for pregnancy.
Report of findings
Dr. Jen explains what she found and what she recommends — including how often to come in and what to expect as care progresses.
First adjustment
Gentle, specific, and appropriate for wherever you are in your pregnancy. Many patients feel noticeably different within a day or two of their first visit.
Get started
Ready to come in?
New patient prenatal visits are 45 minutes and $185. No referral needed. If you have questions first, a free discovery call with Dr. Jen is a good place to start.