What Is Prenatal Chiropractic
Care designed around the changes your body is going through
Pregnancy changes your body's centre of gravity, posture, and ligament laxity as it prepares for birth. These changes place new demands on your spine and pelvis, often contributing to low back discomfort, pelvic pressure, and changes in sleep and mobility as pregnancy progresses.
Our prenatal chiropractic care is built on pregnancy-specific assessment — using pregnancy-safe positioning and techniques adapted to each trimester. We also use INSiGHT neurological scanning to understand how your nervous system is adapting throughout pregnancy, giving us an objective picture alongside what you're telling us about how you feel.
Our practitioners are trained in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed to reduce tension in the pelvis and support balanced pelvic function throughout pregnancy.
What We Commonly Support
Low back and pelvic discomfort
As your centre of gravity shifts, the lower back and pelvis often carry new strain. Gentle, pregnancy-specific adjustments can help support comfort and mobility.
Round ligament discomfort
The stretching of supportive ligaments as your uterus grows can create sharp or aching sensations, especially with movement. We assess overall pelvic and spinal alignment to support comfortable movement.
Sciatic-type leg discomfort
Pelvic and lower spinal changes during pregnancy can sometimes create pressure that radiates into the hip or leg. We assess your spine and pelvis to identify what may be contributing.
Sleep and general comfort
Many patients find that supporting spinal and pelvic alignment throughout pregnancy contributes to better overall comfort, mobility, and rest as their pregnancy progresses.
Every pregnancy is different. Your care plan is built around your trimester, your symptoms, and how your body is responding — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Our Approach
Two pillars of our prenatal care
Our prenatal program combines a specific hands-on technique with objective nervous system assessment — so your care is both targeted and measured.
Technique 01
Webster Technique
A specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment designed to reduce tension in the pelvis and support balanced ligament and muscle function. It's a gentle, low-force technique that's specifically adapted for pregnancy and used by chiropractors trained in perinatal care throughout the world.
Technique 02
INSiGHT Neurological Scanning
The same non-invasive scanning technology we use across our practice gives us an objective picture of how your nervous system is adapting throughout pregnancy — including your Heart Rate Variability, which helps us understand your body's overall capacity to adapt during this demanding time.
Throughout Your Journey
Care that adapts as you do
Early pregnancy is a good time to establish a baseline — an initial neurological scan and assessment of spinal and pelvic alignment before symptoms typically intensify. Gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments support overall comfort and function as your body begins to change.
As your body prepares for birth, ligament laxity and postural changes are at their most significant. This is when Webster Technique and consistent pregnancy-specific care are most commonly used to support pelvic balance and comfort.
Your body continues to change after birth as it recovers. Postpartum care supports the return to pre-pregnancy alignment and function, and is also a natural time to bring your new baby in for their own first neurological scan and assessment.
Common Questions
What expecting parents ask before they book
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?+
Yes. Our practitioners use pregnancy-specific positioning and gentle, low-force techniques adapted for each trimester. Pregnancy pillows and adapted tables are used so you're never lying flat on your stomach. We always take a full health history and adjust our approach to your individual pregnancy.
What is the Webster Technique exactly?+
It's a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that aims to reduce tension in the pelvis and supporting ligaments. It was developed specifically for use during pregnancy and is taught as part of recognized perinatal chiropractic training programs.
When should I start prenatal chiropractic care?+
Many patients begin care as soon as they're comfortable, even early in the first trimester, while others start when discomfort first appears, often in the second or third trimester. There's no single right time — we'll assess where you are and build a plan around that.
Can I continue care right up until my due date?+
Yes — many patients find continued care through the final weeks of pregnancy supportive of their comfort and mobility. We adjust technique and intensity throughout, always communicating with you about what feels right for your body.
Do you also see babies after they're born?+
Yes — we welcome infants for their own assessment and INSiGHT scan, often alongside your own postpartum care. Visit our Infant & Child Chiropractic page to learn more.
Book Your Prenatal Assessment
Support your body through every stage of pregnancy
Your first visit includes a full health history, neurological scan, and pregnancy-specific assessment. Direct billing available for most Alberta insurance plans.
