When it comes to chiropractic care during your pregnancy and the Webster Technique, our doctors at Wards Corner Chiropractic are your local experts! Our Dr. Robinson has personally studied under Dr. Larry Webster, who developed the Webster Technique over 20 years ago.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby throughout pregnancy and birth. More women and birth providers are discovering the many benefits associated with chiropractic care during pregnancy and recognize this area of expertise through Webster Certification. What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment, which enables chiropractors to establish balance in the pregnant woman’s pelvis and reduce stress to her uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis has been clinically shown to allow for optimal fetal positioning.
The Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported in the July/August 2002 issue an 82% success rate of babies turning vertex (head down) when doctors of chiropractic used the Webster Technique. Further, the results from the study suggest it may be beneficial to perform the Webster Technique as soon as it is discovered that a woman has a breech presentation.
General Benefits of Chiropractic Care during Pregnancy:
1. Improved comfort and reduced pain
2. Controlling symptoms of nausea
3. Improved sleep
4. Reducing the time of labor and delivery
5. Reduced risk of a breech presentation
6. Improved ability to exercise
7. Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
8. Relieving back, neck or joint pain
As more women are seeking the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy, more health care providers are seeking trained doctors of chiropractic in their communities to refer their pregnant patients to. Our doctors at Ward Corner Chiropractic receive several referrals from local OBGYNs each year. Call us today to discuss how our team can help you maintain a healthy pregnancy through chiropractic care.
Sources:
The American Pregnancy Association
International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)