Chiropractic during pregnancy can help reduce back pain and pelvic pain

• Neck, mid-back, or low back pain
• Pelvic pain or pressure
• Numbness in the thighs
• Sciatica (pain down the leg)
• Achy legs and buttocks
• Hip pain

In addition, chiropractic care has been shown to:

• Reduce labour pain

​Source: Canadian Chiropractic Association
 

What does an adjustment during pregnancy look like?

During pregnancy, adjustments are more gentle, as the hormone relaxin is released, which relaxes the ligaments around your joints. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe and can look different depending on the practitioner and clinic.

The way Dr. Natalie adjusts during pregnancy requires no twisting of the back. You will generally be lying face-down the entire time with your belly cushioned with the pregnancy pillows.

Dr. Natalie will assess and adjust what is needed in order to restore balance to your pelvis and spine. Using a tool called an Activator, which is a mechanical tool with a rubber tip, the adjustment feels like a gentle click applied to specific areas of your body. There is generally no "popping" or "clicking" noise with this type of adjustment. It is a gentle and effective way to restore motion to the joints where needed.
 

To summarize, the adjustments during pregnancy can be described as:

• gentle clicks
• no twisting of the back
• no "popping" or "cracking" noises

Dr. Natalie continues to take further continuing education and training to deliver exceptional care specific to the prenatal period. Dr. Natalie is certified in the Webster technique, through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA).  

The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analyis and diversified adjustment for all weight-bearing individuals.